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Career Paths
Want to know where a career in fresh produce can take you?
Exciting and diverse career opportunities are available throughout the supply chain. You can make a difference in any of these fields:
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• 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 |
You can have a global impact and rewarding career in the produce industry, in any sector of the industry:
Retailers and Foodservice Operators
There are large retailers such as Coles and Woolworths, medium sized independent retailers and many specialised small retailers as well as a host of companies in the fast-food and restaurant trade.
Wholesalers
All major cities have many small and large wholesalers servicing the retail sector and food service.
Logistics companies
As a perishable product, the movement of fresh produce around the country and offshore requires sophisticated transportation and storage.
Packers and Processors
The industry is a world leader in the use of state-of-art technology to pack and process produce.
Producers
Australasian growers are some of the best in the world, employing all the latest techniques and management systems.
Service companies
A huge array of large and small companies service all sectors of the industry, covering packaging, research & development, quality assurance, information technology, finance, marketing and consultancy.
Import/Export
This region is an important player in the global trade of fresh produce and floral products, particularly with its proximity to the fast-growing Asian region.
