Titan Farms, an East Coast peach grower and a vertically integrated operation committed to responsible agriculture, announced Nov. 18 that it has been added as a member of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) 2026 Leadership Circle, alongside 36 other produce suppliers.
The ECIP Leadership Circle recognizes companies that have earned all five stars in the online ECIP platform. Suppliers recognized on the Leadership Circle are credibly involved in ECIP LAB because they actively support their grower base, review workplace conditions and ensure continual development in their operations.
“We are honored to be recognized by ECIP and to stand alongside growers and suppliers who are committed to advancing responsible labor across our industry,” says Ross Williams, president of Titan Farms. “At Titan Farms, our people are our greatest strength. This recognition affirms our long-standing commitment to ethical labor practices, safe working conditions and building a culture where every employee is valued and respected.”
ECIP is an industrywide initiative created to help the fresh produce and floral sectors align around responsible labor practices. Backed by the Walmart Foundation and powered by Equitable Food Initiative, the program brings retailers, suppliers and growers together to strengthen labor management systems and support transparency across the entire value chain.
Through ECIP LAB (Learn, Assess, Benchmark) — the digital platform — growers complete assessments, access actionable resources and benchmark their progress toward the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. Ultimately, the program gives buyers a consistent, centralized way to understand how their supply chains are investing in people and where additional support can help move the industry forward.
“As expectations continue to rise across the supply chain, ECIP provides a critical platform that brings retailers, suppliers and growers together around a shared standard for social responsibility,” Williams adds. “We welcome the opportunity to benchmark our progress, strengthen our systems and demonstrate our alignment with the Ethical Charter and we look forward to contributing to a more transparent and responsible industry.”
ECIP is endorsed by leading retailers and suppliers who see the program as a practical path toward scalable, industry-aligned improvement in labor practices. Titan Farms says it looks forward to building on this progress and continuing its commitment to a responsible, people-centered approach to agriculture.
