Transcript Make a Difference With a Career in Fresh Produce
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…
$554 billion industry
The economic reach and impact of the industry touches every state and every legislative district in the nation The total employment impact
2.7 million jobs
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork
Growers/ Shippers Retailers Wholesale Distributors Processors Foodservic e Distributor s Foodservice Operators
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The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork Growers/ Shippers
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork Wholesale Distributors
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork bagged salads Processors Processed veggies cut fruit
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork national grocery chains Retailers club stores supercenters regional grocery stores
The Produce Supply Chain: From Field to Fork Foodservice Distributors hotels schools convenient stores restaurants cruise ships hospitals theme parks
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 Association
Foundation for Industry Talent
can help you get started!
www.generationfresh.com