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With a Career in Fresh Produce
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• Current position• Past experience• Passion for industry• College career
Part I: The Fresh Produce Industry
A few stats…
The economic reach and impact of the industry touches every state and every legislative district in the nation
$554 billion industry
The total employment impact2.7 million jobs
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
YOU
Growers/Shippers
WholesaleDistributors
Processors
Retailers
Foodservice
Distributors
FoodserviceOperators
Growers/Shippers
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
WholesaleDistributors
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
bagged salads
cutfruitProcessed
veggies
Processors
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
club stores
supercenters
national grocery chains
Retailers
regional grocery stores
restaurants
hospitalshotels
schoolstheme parks
cruise ships
convenientstores
FoodserviceDistributors
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
Part II: Your Career in Fresh Produce
Why Choose a Career in Fresh Produce?
• Make a positive, lasting impact on the world • Ensure that people have access to nutritious,
fresh and good-tasting food choices • Have a career that’s at the heart of health and
wellness• Be part of a growing, diverse and dynamic
industry
What Types of Jobs are Available?
• Agriculture Science• Sales • Marketing• New Product Development• Information Technology• Nutrition• Research and Development• Menu Development• Microbiology/Food Safety• Human Resources
• Finance/Accounting• Quality Assurance• Operations Management• Transportation/Logistics• Supply Chain Management• Food Retail Management• Foodservice Distribution• Packaging Design• Package Engineering • Foodservice Operations
Where are the jobs?
• Jobs are available throughout the U.S. and abroad• Top states for fresh produce and floral employment,
wages and output– California– Florida– Texas– New York– Pennsylvania
• California alone accounts for more than 280,000 jobs
The Economic Reach and Impact of the Fresh Produce and Floral Industry, January 2009
What’s in it for you?
• Advancement opportunities• Competitive salary and fringe benefits • Sustainability• Mobility • Diverse environment• Community• Financial Security• Excitement• Opportunity• Satisfaction
"I learn something new everyday. I enjoy the exciting, fast–paced nature of the business where I am constantly being challenged to come up with new business solutions that
benefit both my company and my customer base.”
– Ken Nabal, VP of sales, Frontera Produce
Prepare for a Career in Fresh Produce
• Take courses in business, international business, agriculture, health and nutrition, food science, food marketing or the culinary arts
• Talk to produce professionals • Find relevant jobs and internships • Bring your passion to interviews
Part III: PMA FIT
Make industry connections…
Mission: To attract, develop and retain talent for the produce industry
Why Is the Foundation Important to You?
• Provide programs to attract, educate and engage bright, talented students
• Promote students to leading companies in the industry
• Committed to developing career-long leadership opportunities
Become a Part of Generation Fresh
www.generationfresh.com
• Career advice• ProduceJobSource job bank• Internship opportunities • Produce career descriptions• Professional profiles• Program scholarships• Graduate profiles
Wrap up…
If you…• Like creating and delivering healthy, fresh goods
to consumers• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude• Thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments• Want to make a difference every day
A career in produce is for you!
Contact us!
The Produce Marketing AssociationFoundation for Industry Talent
can help you get started!
www.generationfresh.com