May 2026 Newsletter

Spotlight: Manfredi Cold Storage of Pedricktown

Family-owned logistics and cold storage provider Manfredi Cold Storage, based in Pennsylvania with a second location in Pedricktown, New Jersey, recently achieved SA8000® certification as part of its commitment to workplace accountability, employee well-being, and operational excellence. In SAI’s latest spotlight, the company shares how the certification process strengthened communication, employee engagement, and accountability across its operations, while reinforcing its long-standing values as a trusted partner in the food industry.

The feature also highlights how leadership approached certification not simply as a compliance exercise, but as an opportunity to formalize and strengthen practices already central to the company culture. From improving policies and training to creating clearer channels for employee feedback, the process helped reinforce transparency and continuous improvement across the organization. Read more about Manfredi’s SA8000 journey.

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SA8000:2026 Transition Resources Coming Next Week

On June 1, SAI will release a suite of resources to support the transition of the SA8000 Certification Program to the updated SA8000:2026 Standard. This includes new training for SA8000 scheme auditors, updated procedures, forms, and tools, and additional instructions and guidance. We will share resources directly with relevant stakeholders and publish in the SAAS Document Library.

Trainings

Introduction to Living Wages Online Training + Applied Learning Session

This online, on-demand training introduces key concepts of living wages and their importance for responsible business conduct. It can now be paired with a live, virtual Q&A session with SAI and Anker Research Institute experts to discuss a company’s due diligence approach related to living wages.

Working together, we will assess company needs and practical next steps to put knowledge into practice. The training and applied learning session are available in English and Spanish.

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SA8000:2026 Auditor Upgrade Training Requirement

This online, on-demand training is now available to SA8000 training certificate holders to stay current with updated requirements, terminology, and human rights due diligence principles.

This training course will focus on changes from SA8000:2014 to SA8000:2026.

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