RIDGE SPRING, SC. – Ross Williams, director of packing operations and food safety at Titan Farms, received the Southeast Produce Council’s Next Generation award at this year’s Southern Innovations Organics & Foodservice Expo. Titan Farms is the premier grower, packer and shipper of peaches in the Eastern United States.
The Next Generation Award is given to SEPC members under 39 who have made a significant contribution to the industry through their company. Aside from his role as director of packing operations for one of the largest commercial peach and vegetable operations in the country, Williams also leads the company’s Food Safety & Security Team as well as the Crisis Management Team. He is a 2012 graduate of Clemson University and is trained and certified in HAACP, FSPCA, SQF 2000 Level 3.
Williams began working at Titan Farms as a receiving supervisor as a student and joined the company full time in 2014. He has quickly risen to the role of a company director during his tenure and today works closely with senior management on short and long-term planning as well as budget development.
“I cannot think of a more deserving person to receive the Next Generation award. Ross is responsible for keeping production running smoothly and keeping our products compliant with food safety regulations,” said Chalmers Carr, president and CEO of Titan Farms. “We are thrilled that the Southeast Produce Council chose to recognize Ross as the second recipient of this award.”
Ross was instrumental in a successful initiative between the South Carolina and Georgia Peach Councils, the USDA and the Secretary of Agriculture in Mexico to open the border of Mexico to southeastern peaches. This is a tremendous opportunity for Southeastern peaches, especially in marketing smaller fruit. Most recently, Ross was invited to join Class 24 of the United Fresh Leadership Program.
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About Titan Farms
Based in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Titan Farms is the premier grower, packer and shipper of over 3 million boxes of fresh peaches, broccoli and bell peppers annually. Titan Farms recognizes the importance of sustainable agriculture practices and uses them to benefit America’s consumers and to protect our country's precious natural resources. The team at Titan Farms has an extraordinary commitment to providing only the safest, highest-quality produce for their customers. Titan Farms brings modern farming and old fashion values together to put the highest-quality fruits and vegetables on your table.
Source: Titan Farms
