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

Ag 1 Source specializes in professional personnel solutions for agriculture, that is, matching the best candidates with our top client companies.Our goal is to develop a partnership with our clients and candidates that is based on trust, integrity, and value. Whether you are an individual who is considering your career path options, or if you represent a company that is searching for someone to add value to your organization, invest a few moments of your time and contact one of our consultants to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.

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 interviews, contact Teresa Tarquino at Teresa.tarquino@chrobinson.com

Daymon Worldwide is the world's leading Private Brand Broker and Consumer Experience Marketing expert. Associates of the employee-owned company (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) work with suppliers and retailers throughout the world to develop and promote Private Brand products. Since it was founded in 1970, Daymon has led the way in the growth and development of Private Brand product quality and packaging design, consumer awareness and trust, and ultimately, category share. We have grown into a worldwide company with 15,000 associates in 211 offices in 22 countries, and we represent nearly 5,000 Supplier Partners. The key to our success has been the empowerment of our great people to take risks, lead change and make a "Daymon Difference" in the world of Private Brand.

Daymon Worldwide's Management Development Program (MDP) is a yearlong training and orientation program designed to rapidly educate associates on the retail industry, private label retailing and Daymon's global operations. The focus of this program is to begin developing both recent college undergraduates and select internal candidates into strong leaders and contributors for our organization through a fast-track learning experience based at a domestic Customer Team location combined with extensive classroom and on the job training.

To schedule interviews, contact Bernie Vogel at bvogel@daymon.com

Driscoll's is the leading supplier and marketer of organic and non-organic strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in the world. A third-generation, family-owned and operated company, Driscoll's has built upon the genetic work and innovation of their founders to fulfill their mission to 'Continually Delight Berry Consumers.' They utilize traditional plant breeding methods to create plant varieties (genetic breeds) that produce the finest quality berries. This plant material is then patented, cultivated in Driscoll's nurseries and supplied to their independent farmer partners around the world to grow Driscoll's brand berries.

To schedule interviews, contact 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.

Founded in 1964, L & M Companies, Inc., is a fully-integrated year-round supplier and marketer of high quality fresh fruits and vegetables with facilities in major growing areas throughout the United States, and is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers in the retail, food service, and wholesale industries.

L & M's industry expertise, along with its sister companies, represents a critical link in the fresh produce supply chain, and through its Produce Professional Program – a year-long, rotation-based training program for recent college graduates – offers a solid foundation upon which to build a career in the L & M Family of Companies. 

To schedule interviews, contact Julia Hamberger at Julia.hamberger@lmcompanies.com

Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. is the largest grower/shipper and only national marketer of fresh mushrooms in the United States. Established in 1971 as a single farm operation, Monterey has grown to an international, multi-facility company.   Monterey markets a full line of fresh mushrooms, and mushroom products to retailers and foodservice, as well as spawn and nutritional supplements for the mushroom industry. The company provides excellent employee health benefits, and has a long-established scholarship program for the children of its employees.

To schedule interviews, contact Joe Caldwell at jcaldwell@montmush.com

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 interviews, contact Menita Villanueva at menitav@oceanmist.com

Paramount Citrus is the largest integrated grower, packer, and shipper of fresh citrus in the U.S. with more than 30,000 acres in Central and Southern California and Mexico. We combine innovative farming practices, state-of-the art packing facilities, and effective marketing and distribution strategies to provide our customers with the highest quality citrus products and value-added services.

To schedule interviews, contact Zak Laffite at zlaffite@paramountcitrus.com

Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Potandon Produce is the exclusive marketer of the Green Giant® Fresh line of potatoes and onions along with many other shipper labels, making us the largest shipper of potatoes in the country. Potandon is an employee minded company that offers many employee benefits including a Wellness Program, Bonus Program, and Company Paid Health Insurance. Potandon offers employment opportunities in several areas including sales, operations, marketing and finance. 

To schedule interviews, contact Penny Beck at pbeck@potandon.com

Since its founding in 1996, Restaurant Depot has been serving independent foodservice operators, consisting primarily of caterers, pizzerias, restaurants, and delicatessens with the highest quality fresh, frozen & dry foods, beverages, paper goods & cleaning supplies. Our history actually goes back further, to 1976, when Jetro Cash & Carry, the name under which the company was founded, opened its first warehouse in Brooklyn, NY. Today we're expanding rapidly, and expecting to double in size over the next five years. This expansion is leading to job openings at new Restaurant Depot locations across the country and providing motivated team members with numerous opportunities for advancement. If you're ready for some growth of your own, a career with Restaurant Depot may be exactly what you're looking for.

To schedule interviews, contact Calvin Chen at cchen@jetrord.com

Sysco, North America's leading foodservice marketer and distributor, is dedicated to helping our customer succeed. From the farm to the fork, Sysco distributes food and related products and services to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, hotels, motels, schools, colleges, cruise ships, sports parks and summer camps - wherever a meal is prepared away from home.  Supported by approximately 51,000 employees across North America, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Ireland, Sysco is deeply intertwined with its customers to create healthy, appetite-pleasing menus that keep their dining patrons returning again and again.   

To schedule interviews, contact Tracy Frazier at frazier.tracy@corp.sysco.com

Founded in 1858, The Oppenheimer Group is an established leader in the global produce marketing arena. In partnership with a family of fruit and vegetable growers located all over the world, Oppenheimer delivers safe, quality produce to North America and beyond. Located in over 12 offices throughout North and South America, we offer an environment of challenge, continuous learning and a chance to work alongside world-class talent. We have numerous training programs for staff and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

To schedule interviews, contact Natalia Venida at natve@oppy.com