{"id":2564,"date":"2025-01-15T13:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethicalcharterprogram.org\/?page_id=2564"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T19:28:08","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ethicalcharterprogram.org\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Accessing your prior engagement data in ECIP LAB is quick and straightforward, giving you a clear view of your progress over time. By navigating to your Company information and reviewing the Campaign History section, you can revisit past engagement cycles,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tECIP Announces Launch of LAB for Farm Labor Contractors\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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ECIP Announces Launch of \u00a0LAB for Farm Labor Contractors New ECIP platform helps farm labor contractors assess and strengthen labor management systems MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 \u2013 The Ethical Charter Implementation<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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When FLC LAB launches on April 1, it will introduce a new feature designed to turn reflection into real progress: The Continuous Improvement Action Plan template. Assessment is an important starting point. But meaningful improvement happens when teams move from<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Your total number of growers matters when it comes to earning the Supply Chain Onboarding and Supply Chain Engagement stars. These stars show buyers that a strong share of your network is actively participating in grower LAB. ECIP adjusts participation<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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This letter was written by Amy Cochrane-Knotek, a consultant working in compliance and regulatory affairs with nearly 20 years of experience working in greenhouse operations, both as a former owner and as a compliance consultant. Amy brings an operations-focused perspective<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating an ECIP & Produce Legend!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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With her retirement from Naturipe Farms and the ECIP Advisory Group, we celebrate Donna Lynn Brown\u2019s lasting impact on ECIP and the produce industry as a whole. As Sr. Director of Food Safety & Social Responsibility at Naturipe, Donna Lynn<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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In\u00a0previous features with Stronger Together, we explored how their training and\u00a0Responsible Recruitment and Fair Work Toolkit\u00a0help bridge the gap between buyer expectations and on-the-ground practice, making it easier for growers and suppliers to navigate complex labor requirements without starting from<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInside the Ethical Charter: Respect for Human Rights\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices outlines 13 principles that establish a shared baseline for social responsibility across the produce supply chain. ECIP LAB (Learn, Assess, Benchmark) gives growers a way to track progress over time in aligning their<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow to Earn the Supplier Assessment Star\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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ECIP suppliers need to engage with the platform to earn engagement stars. While some stars rely on growers’ participation, the Supplier Assessment & Endorsement Star is entirely within the supplier’s control, making it easy to achieve and helps build the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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