Tag: certifications

As the produce industry and consumer choices evolve, the most important certifications may not exist yet.

So-called “lifestyle” certifications reflect consumers’ desires for products they can feel good about: organics, non-GMO items, the use of recycled materials, and environmentally friendly packaging and shipping, among others.

After food safety, the second major area of certification involves corporate responsibility.

Certifications have become a way of life for many businesses in the produce industry. Intended to provide outside assurance of quality, practices, and standards within the industry, they can include a wide number of subjects and targets.

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) announces the expansion of its certification offerings, reducing the growers' burden by allowing for a customized audit approach