Congratulations and thank you to these produce companies who are participating in PMA FIT's second annual Fresh Summit Career Fair.

Alsum Farms & Produce is a family-owned and operated farm and produce company. We grow potatoes on our own farm and distribute a full line of potatoes, onions, fruits and other vegetables. We pride ourselves on having integrity from field to fork.

Alsum will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

At C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. our roots run deep. In 1905, Charles Henry Robinson started a small produce brokerage that developed the traditions and standards of service that shaped the Fortune 500 Company we are today. As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services, we are headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN and operate through a network of more than 7,000 employees in more than 220 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and South America. We are the largest third party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 25,000 customers globally, ranging from other Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in a variety of industries.

Our people are our greatest asset and create a unique corporate culture that has built strong relationships with customers around the world. They execute our tradition of service on a daily basis and take pride in sustaining our dynamic leadership in the transportation logistics industry. You'll feel the energy the moment you step into one of our branches. That energy is what inspires us to find motivated individuals to join us in our quest to find solutions, develop innovative technology, and provide exceptional service to our customers.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Teresa Tarquino, Teresa.Tarquino@chrobinson.com

Driscoll's is the leading supplier and marketer of organic and conventional strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in the world.

A fourth-generation, family-owned and operated company, Driscoll’s has built upon the genetic work and innovation of our founders to fulfill our mission to ‘Continually Delight Berry Consumers.’ We utilize traditional plant breeding methods to create plant varieties (genetic breeds) that produce Only the Finest BERRIES™. This plant material is then patented, cultivated in Driscoll’s nurseries and supplied to our independent farmer partners around the world to grow Driscoll’s brand berries.

Driscoll’s company culture is rooted in our mission, values, and commitment to creating a supportive work environment that fosters open and friendly communication, encourages collaboration and team interaction, and provides clear focus and direction.

At Driscoll’s, we’re committed to Growing Great People. This means that we help our employees learn about and support our overall business strategies. We also provide opportunities for individuals to grow along with the company. Most importantly, Driscoll’s encourages our employees to achieve their career growth and cultivate their personal well-being.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Melissa Flores at Melissa.flores@driscolls.com

Frontera Produce, est 1993, is a Grower/Packer/Shipper/Importer located in Edinburg, Texas. We are the premier source for domestic, Mexican, Central and South American imported fruits and vegetables. At Frontera our primary goal is to provide quality product combined with superior service.

Georgia-Pacific is the leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, industrial wood products, pulp, paper, packaging, paperboard, tissue, gypsum wallboard and related chemicals. Established in 1927 in Augusta, Georgia, and now headquartered in Atlanta, we have more than 45,000 employees at approximately 300 locations worldwide. Georgia-Pacific is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Georgia-Pacific provides the unique opportunity to practice and apply Market Based Management®, the distinctive business and management philosophy that has enabled Koch Industries, Inc. to become one of the largest and most successful private companies in the world.

Georgia-Pacific will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

J&C Tropicals farms over 2,000 acres in South Florida, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Our distribution chain spans all of the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Europe.

Headquartered in Homestead, Florida, the Company operates from a 36,000 sq. ft. facility on 15 acres. We also own and operate facilities in Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala.

In honoring three generations of hard work, integrity and entrepreneurship, our promise is to deliver superior quality and value to the forefront of the produce industry through state of the art farming, distribution and customer service.
J&C is Tropicals!

J&C Tropicals will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

LGS Specialty Sales, Ltd. is a leading importer and marketer of premium produce from around the world with a 20-year tradition of offering consistently superior service, the finest fruit quality available and innovative packaging. Our highly popular brands are backed by vigorous, trend-setting marketing, and our retail partners include some of the premier names in the industry. We are currently searching for a full-time Sales and Marketing Coordinator to join our company in our New York office and a full-time Quality Assurance Expeditor to join our company in our New Jersey office.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to John Conrad at JConrad@lgssales.com

L&M Companies, Inc. was founded in Raleigh, NC in 1964. Over the years, L&M grew and expanded into farming ventures up and down the East Coast, incorporating L&M Farms in 1983. In addition to its original farms in Georgia and Florida, L&M has continued to expand across the United States, Mexico, Central and South America.

Today, L&M Farms and L&M Companies are members of the L&M Family of Companies - a fully integrated year-round supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. We are growers, packers, shippers and marketers offering a full range of services including warehousing, distribution, transportation, information technology and more.

From the beginning, L&M was committed to excellent service, unyielding integrity and long-term relationships. After more than four decades of hard work and growth, we still live by these same values.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Julia Hamberger at Julia.hamberger@lmcompanies.com

Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise products, drugstore and financial products and services. Through its various operating banners, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a one-stop destination in meeting their food and household needs. This goal is pursued through a portfolio of store formats across the country. Loblaw is known for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It also offers Canada’s strongest control label program, including the unique President’s Choice, no name and Joe Fresh Style brands.

Food is at the heart of its offering. Loblaw stores provide a wide, growing and successful range of products and services to meet the everyday household demands of Canadian consumers. In addition, President’s Choice Financial services offer core banking, a popular MasterCard®, PC Financial auto, home, travel and pet insurance, PC Mobile phone services as well as the PC points loyalty program.

Loblaw is committed to a strategy developed under three core themes: Simplify, Innovate and Grow. The Company strives to be consumer focused, cost effective and agile, with the goal of achieving long term growth for its many stakeholders. Loblaw believes that a strong balance sheet is critical to achieving its potential. It is highly selective in its consideration of acquisitions and other business opportunities. The Company maintains an active product development program to support its control label program. It works to ensure that its technology and systems logistics enhance the efficiency of its operations.

Over 138,000 full-time and part-time employees execute its business strategy in more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast. This makes Loblaw one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. It strives to contribute to the communities it serves and to be proactive in corporate citizenship.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Natalie LeBlanc Natalie.leblanc@loblaw.ca or Shanaz Harron shanaz.haroon@loblaw.ca

For over 25 years, The Marco Co. has manufactured high-quality wood, metal and plastic products for companies worldwide. Marco has grown from a small family business to a much larger, highly diversified company with over 400 employees and 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space.

Marco will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

A privately held company since 1924, Ocean Mist Farms has a long-standing reputation for being the premier employer within the agriculture industry. Our headquarters are located in the Artichoke Capitol of the World in Castroville, California, near Monterey Bay. We have an affiliation with seven companies with operations in California, Arizona & Mexico. Ocean Mist Farms has a very cohesive and talented executive management team, most of whom are life-long agriculturists, and all are outstanding business people. We embrace diversity, continuing education and an unwavering commitment to our values of Integrity, Quality, Passion and Success.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Menita Villanueva at menitav@oceanmist.com

For over 150 years, we have been pioneering new fresh produce varieties from around the globe, nurturing direct relationships between the world's leading growers and our customers, and delivering quality throughout the supply chain.

As a solutions-driven integrated marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, our core strength lies in our higher standard, and in our people, knowledge and systems which contribute to the success of our growers and our retail, wholesale, and foodservice partners.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Nicole Burke at nicbu@oppy.com

At Paramount Citrus a great deal of our 60+ years of success can be credited to the creativity, skill, hard work and dedication of our employees. Our team is a big reason why we have grown from a small acreage and single packinghouse operation to the largest fresh citrus shipper in the nation with multiple packing and forward distribution facilities and 30,000 acres of citrus (oranges, lemons, limes, and mandarins) in the United States and Mexico.

As the largest citrus growers/packer/shippers in North America, Paramount Citrus is committed to finding new talent that can contribute progressive ideas and fuel our commitment to being a leader in the citrus category. Our positions range across a wide variety of fields such as Crop Production and Farming, Plant Operations/Production, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Information Technology, Human Resources and a multitude of other categories.

We are interested to hear from you and what ideas and forward thinking you might be able to bring to Paramount Citrus.

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Careers@paramountcitrus.com

Potandon Produce, located in Idaho Falls, ID, is the largest marketer of fresh potatoes and one of the largest marketers of onions in North America. Potandon is the exclusive sales agent for Green Giant Fresh potatoes and onions. We are the market share leader in Idaho with over 35,000 dedicated acres and the market leader in the United States with 10% market share. Potandon offers competitive wages and a great benefit package. Looking for Agronomist and Marketing positions for future employment. www.potandon.com

To schedule an onsite interview, send your resume to Penny Beck at pbeck@potandon.com

Procacci Brothers Sales is a wholesale distributor based in Philadelphia, PA.  Procacci Brothers works closely with small and large shippers in the U.S. and around the world to bridge the gap between grower and consumer. Our vendor partners rely on us to effectively bring their products to market. Long-standing relationships with growers, as well as our sales volume, allow us to pass along pricing values to our customers.

Procacci Brothers is a strategic partner with Florida based Santa Sweets, Inc. Santa Sweets is known for growing their famous grape tomatoes and signature heirloom-type tomato The UglyRipe. Procacci Brothers in partnership with Santa Sweets, is seeking motivated individuals to provide fresh ideas to all areas of the business.

Santa Sweets will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

Seald Sweet was founded in 1909 as a grower cooperative and leader of the Florida citrus industry. Today, Seald Sweet is a leading supplier of the full citrus category and other fresh produce such as apples, grapes, pears and more. As a vertically integrated company, we grow and nurture fresh produce from seed to consumer with the highest food safety standards and consistent quality. Operating under the same values as parent company, UNIVEG, our fresh produce is grown “as near as possible but as far away as necessary,” ensuring delivery of quality, fresh produce available worldwide.

Seald Sweet will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.

In 1982 Sinclair began with the desire to make the best produce labels, labeling machinery, and technical service available to the fresh produce industry. Having pioneered the development of patented technology of automatic high-speed fruit labeling systems for individual pieces of fresh produce, we traveled the globe and along the way developed strong relationships with customers, agents and industry organizations that understood our vision and passion for success.

Today based in Fresno, California, Sinclair Systems International now has over 10 manufacturing sites around the world and operates in over 35 countries worldwide. Sinclair produce labels are unsurpassed, comprised of micro thin polyethylene that are food-safe and FDA and EU compliant. Our technical service team covers all corners of the globe, supporting customers' labeling needs.

At Sinclair we take pride in product excellence with our innovations such as Tab-Lift™, Peel & Reveal™, iQ firmness testing, and the newest introductions, Sinclair VPS (Variable Print System) and HLS (Hand Labeling System).

Sinclair will not be conducting onsite interviews but will be participating in the open career fair.

Sterilox Food Safety, a division of PuriCore Inc. (www.PuriCore.com), is a water-based clean technology company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary, green solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens without causing harm to human health or the environment. Our novel, patented technologies use a simple combination of water, salt, and electricity to produce the same powerful solution found in the human immune system. The Sterilox Food Safety division harnesses the company's proprietary technology in food safety applications. The business focuses in the retail grocery sector and provides a proven method for improving the safety, freshness, and shelf life/home life of fresh produce, floral and seafood.

Sterilox Food Safety will not be conducting onsite interviews, but will be participating in the open career fair.