Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is a nonprofit certification and skill-building organization that seeks to transform agriculture and improve the lives of farmworkers. EFI brings together growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumers to solve the most pressing issues facing the fresh produce industry. Its unparalleled approach sets standards for labor practices, food safety and pest management while engaging workers at all levels on the farm to produce Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured™ fruits and vegetables.
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees: 11-50
Phone: +1 202-730-6672
Total raised: $2M
Founded date: 2013
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Food Syste... | foodsystem... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 04.10.2022 | Grant | $2M | - |
Mentions in press and media 6
| Date | Title | Description |
| 09.09.2026 | EFI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Through Food, Stories and Culture | Agricultural Professionals Share Favorite Recipes in Digital Cookbook Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month means honoring the cultures, histories and distinct traditions that shape our daily lives. Food is at the heart of our current jobs, b... |
| 04.08.2026 | EFI-Certified Operations Demonstrate the Business Value of Investing in Farmworker Families | Equitable Food Initiative certifies Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured fresh produce Alexandra's headshot Support Strengthens Workplace Culture and Employee Retention “When employers invest in their workforce beyond just a paycheck, it c... |
| 29.07.2026 | Before the Next Heat Wave, Share These Resources to Protect Workers from Sun & Heat Illness | EFI logo and label Alexandra's headshot Access EFI's Free Bilingual Toolkit By providing heat and sun protection resources in both English and Spanish, we hope to help employers and workers take action before heat becomes a medical emergenc... |
| 15.06.2026 | Farmworker of the Year Winners Announced | María Bárbara Reséndiz Martínez, 2026 Winner, Farmworker of the Year Award Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel, 2026 Winner, Farmworker of the Year Award María Bárbara Reséndiz Martínez and Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel Share Historic 2026 Award The stories sh... |
| 24.03.2025 | The Generations Fuelling the Plant-Based Market | Consumer habits are changing fast, with Millennials and Gen Z making a significant impact. These generations are increasingly conscious of their food choices and are shaping the future of the food industry through their purchasing power, di... |
| 07.02.2025 | Award-Winning PR Firm SRPR | Shev Rush Public Relations Opens South Carolina Office | Agency led by S.C. native and 25-year PR veteran expands to Southeast to help regional brands and professionals gain national media traction CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SRPR | Shev Rush Public Relations, the award-w... |