What companies are part of the Fair Food Program?
PARTNERS
- Ahold USA (2015)
- Aramark (2010)
- Bon Appetit Management Company (2009)
- Burger King (2008)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (2012)
- Compass Group (2009)
- The Fresh Market (2015)
- McDonald’s (2007)
Should Publix join the FFP?
If Publix truly expects their suppliers to treat their workers with respect and requires compliance with all labor laws, they must join the Fair Food Program to ensure that farmworkers’ basic human rights are upheld.
Did Publix ever join the Fair Food Program?
Since 2009, Publix has stubbornly refused to join the Fair Food Program and to do its part to help improve the lives of the farmworkers who pick its tomatoes.
Why won’t Wendy’s join Fair Food Program?
Wendy’s does not participate in the Fair Food Program because there is no nexus between the program and our supply chain.
Who created the Fair Food Program?
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers, the award-winning, internationally-recognized farmworker human rights organization that founded the Fair Food Program, conducts worker-to-worker education sessions at all Participating Growers’ farms throughout the season.
When did the Fair Food Program start?
2001
The Fair Food Program emerged from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Campaign for Fair Food. The campaign was launched in 2001 by farmworkers in Immokalee, Florida.
Is Publix fair trade?
Publix Guarantee: Complete satisfaction or your money back. publix.com/greenwise. Scan for more information. Fair Trade Certified.
Why are we boycotting Wendy’s 2021?
1) Wendy’s abandoned the Florida tomato industry for GreenHouses outside of the FFP. Wendy’s has released misleading statements, including the claim that greenhouses have “inherent benefits of safe, indoor working conditions,” known to be false by farmworkers.
What kind of tomatoes does Wendy’s use?
Tomatoes: Since 2019, we have been sourcing tomatoes for our North American restaurants exclusively from greenhouse farms. This change has allowed us to source a more reliable product, typically more consistent in size, firmness and color that arrive at each restaurant fresh and flavorful.
When did the Fair Food Program begin?
In 2010, the Campaign for Fair Food resulted in the creation of the CIW’s Fair Food Program (FFP), a groundbreaking model for social responsibility based on a unique partnership among farmworkers, Florida tomato growers, and participating buyers.
Who started the Fair Food Program?
What means fair food?
Fair food means eating clean, local, healthy food, having food that’s equally available and affordable for everyone, farmers getting what they deserve for their work: recognition, respect, fair payment.