Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility with GoodFarms joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Equitable Food Initiative to share how her understanding of social responsibility has evolved in the 10 years since GoodFarms became EFI certified and the benefits of certification.

Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility with GoodFarms joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Equitable Food Initiative to share how her understanding of social responsibility has evolved in the 10 years since GoodFarms became EFI certified and the benefits of certification.

Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast

Tip of the Iceberg

The benefits of Equitable Food Initiative certification

Stephanie Teclaw, quality program manager with RPE joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, to talk about how a sustainability course from EFI provided the resources and framework to analyze the company's current sustainability state and ensure a supportive culture and vision were in place. 

Stephanie Teclaw, quality program manager with RPE joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the <a href="https://www.producemarketguide.com/company/575470/equitable-food-initiative" data-outlook-id="9712ceb1-0aba-4c4c-9535-9d857ed8b2df">Equitable Food Initiative</a>, to talk about how a sustainability course from EFI provided the resources and framework to analyze the company's current sustainability state and ensure a supportive culture and vision were in place.

How do you know if you’re on the right track with sustainability?

Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more.

Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more.

Tip of the Iceberg: Chris Pawelski & The Importance of Advocacy

Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, sits down with host Christina Herrick, produce editor of The Packer, to talk about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce.

Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, sits down with host Christina Herrick, produce editor of The Packer, to talk about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce.

The benefits of Equitable Food Initiative certification

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