Freshway Foods announced today that key members of the company’s operations management will earn Certificates in Food Systems Management from Wright State University. Through a partnership with the university, the Freshway associates attend classes at the company’s headquarters in Sidney, Ohio, and at Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina, Ohio.
“We’ve had the opportunity to partner with Wright State and we see immediate and sustained benefits in the program. Freshway supported the development of the curriculum, sees tremendous value in it, and has integrated the program as part of our overall strategy. It’s a win-win situation that gives our leaders additional skills and provides a significant benefit to our organization and our customers,” said Tony Arnold, Director of Human Resources for Freshway Foods.
The program is part of the company’s overall goal of producing the highest quality produce in the industry. “We make these investments to protect the people who eat our food,” said Phil Gilardi, company President. “Our customers trust us to provide a fresh, wholesome, safe, healthy product, and these associates are learning practical skills they will put to use every day in making our quality products,” Gilardi added.