Golden State Foods’ Post

Associates across the GSF family of companies joined the winner’s circle with some healthy competition and Olympic-inspired activities this month for Associate Appreciation Week, themed “Our Associates Take the Gold!” 🥇 From scavenger hunts and trivia contests to food trucks and smoothie stations, the engaging activities and delicious treats brought together facility teams to celebrate all associates and their valued contributions. 🏆 👏 #GoldenStateFoods #appreciationweek #thankyouteam

GSF's Quality Custom Distribution logistics company shares its fleet electrification journey with Popular Science in this week's story at the link below. Read about QCD's ongoing #emissionsreduction initiative and partnership with Volvo Trucks North America as an industry leader in driving a more sustainable future for last-mile distribution operations. 🚛🔋 #GoldenStateFoods #QualityCustomDistribution #sustainability

Each quarter, GSF features associates celebrating milestone anniversaries within the GSF family of companies, sharing their journey, insights and what makes their time with the company so special. In late 2023, Emine Jasli from GSF Fresh! Australia marked a significant milestone with three decades of unwavering service as part of the Produce Products team. Her journey began 30 years ago in food processing, cutting and cleaning lettuce and onions. Open to learning new skills, Emine earned promotions and increasing responsibility in quality control and in her current role of production planning. Read Emine's full story at the link below. ⬇ #GoldenStateFoods #foodserviceindustry #happyanniversary #congrats #milestones

We fondly remember GSF’s dearly missed former Chairman and CEO Mark Wetterau, who passed away one year ago today. To honor Mark’s memory, President and CEO Brian Dick has invited all GSF associates to engage in one act of service for others today. GSF extends this invitation to all who have been touched by Mark’s influential life to join us in considering a meaningful and kind act that reflects the spirit of Mark’s legacy. We also welcome you to share in the comments your reflections and acts of service. 💖 #GoldenStateFoods #actsofservice #actsofkindness #servingothers #wemissyou #wehonoryou

Golden State Foods is pleased to announce its selection as a 2024 US Best Managed Company. Now in its fifth year, the award, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the achievements of U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams for being dedicated to excellence, making an impact, and inspiring others. Read more in the full announcement at the link below. ⬇ #GoldenStateFoods #BestManagedCompanies #ManagementExcellence #LeadershipRecognition

An enthusiastic team player and leader, Jumi Rho has experienced growth, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference during her GSF career. As the Applications Manager at GSF’s Irvine, California corporate office location, Jumi enjoys the culture of innovation and teamwork that brings ample opportunities for skills development and career advancement to associates. Emphasizing the most positive aspect of GSF, Jumi’s says in her own words, “I love my team!” Specifically, she says her dedication to GSF comes from her affinity for the applications and IT teams, as she appreciates collaborating with the business side and contributing to the company's success. The impactful culture of community at GSF continues to rank as her top source of enjoyment and motivation at work. Read Jumi's full story at the link below. ⬇ For career opportunities and to apply, visit: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBxRS92 #GoldenStateFoods #GSFcareerstories #valuesdriven #careeradvancement #CareerDevelopment #careeropportunities #hiringnow #hiring #hiringalert

Today begins the GSF Foundation's fifth annual Focus on Food month. GSF associates have the opportunity to support food banks in alleviating hunger in the areas where they live, work, and give back. ❤️ As a special initiative this year, the Foundation encourages associates to "Get Curious, Get Involved" in food bank volunteerism, in addition to Focus on Food grant-making that has provided more than 3 million meals to food-insecure children and families across the U.S. since 2020. 🙌 Watch the video below to learn more about the inspiration behind this initiative from GSF Foundation leaders, John Page and Stephen Wetterau. ⬇ To support Focus on Food, please visit: https://lnkd.in/grXu7F3f #GSFFoundation #FocusonFood #endhunger #foodbanksupport #foodinsecurityawareness #givewherewelive

GSF is pleased to announce the promotion of Mariana Manole to senior vice president, global Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, as well as the appointment of Steve Ross as senior vice president, operations, Liquid Products North America. Read the full announcement at the link below. ⬇ #GoldenStateFoods #leadershipnews #foodserviceindustry #promotionnews #congratulations

From webinars to a trivia contest, GSF activated various engagements to educate and inspire associates to further support the company's commitment to #sustainability and #environmentalstewardship. 🌏 Encouraging all global teams to take action during #EarthWeek2024, the "Do One Thing" pledge invites associates to commit to one conscious sustainability goal in their daily lives. 🌎 GSF's Sustainability Coordinators network collaborated with local facility teams to create on-site displays for associates to write and post their pledges. 🌍 #GoldenStateFoods #EarthWeek #EarthDay #EarthMonth

Shoe better believe the impact that the GSF Opelika, Alabama team made in their community! They paired up with Carver Primary School and West Forest Intermediate School to donate new shoes to over 800 children as part of the GSF Foundation’s Best Foot Forward Program. ❤️👟 #GoldenStateFoods #GSFFoundation #givewherewelive #bestfootforward