FPFC Apprentice Program

In an effort to help prepare the industry leaders of tomorrow, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council has established the FPFC Apprentice Program, a benefit offered to member companies for individuals across all sectors of the industry, from sales to accounting and food safety to logistics.The FPFC Apprentice Program was designed to provide a complete overview of the supply chain and professional skills and networking opportunities to professionals looking to increase their knowledge of the industry and develop the skills and understanding to take on leadership roles.  Each Apprentice is assigned an industry mentor to facilitate introductions at networking events and provide guidance and feedback during the program.The FPFC Apprentice Program accepts applications at the beginning of the calendar year. The program runs from April through December. Applications are open from November 2025 to January 2026.

Applications for the 2026 apprenticeship program aRE closed

2026 FPFC Foundation Board of Directors

Kori Martin
Chair
Oppy
Blair Butterworth
Vice Chair
Fresh Gourmet
Michael Schutt
Secretary / Treasurer
Bay Area Herbs
Andrew Bivens
Past Chair
Westlake Produce
Veronica Rodarte
Director
Progressive Produce
Kristen Reid
Director
MIXTEC Group
Dennis Gertmenian
Director

2026 FPFC Apprentices

Alexandra Grillo
CMC Sales & Marketing
Ashley Patrick
Westlake Produce Company
Brennan Ball
FirstFruits Marketing
Cassidie Banish
Fowler Packing Company
Diego Ureta
Hampton Farms
Elliot Talley
Talley Farms
Gavin Wright
Category Partners
Janna Stava
Progressive Produce
Lauren Mora
Freida's
Maddie Johnson
Oppy
Matthew Ratto
Ratto Bros Inc.
Pablo  Perez
Anye Produce Inc.
Executive level Sponsors
Senior level Sponsors
Company logo
Standard level Sponsors
Company logoCompany logoCompany logo

Want to be featured here?

Learn more about sponsoring the FPFC.