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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

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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

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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

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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