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Apple Valley Foods US is part of the Harlan Foods’ family of companies.  Together, we provide more than 2 in 10 Americans with the food products they love to enjoy at mealtime and get-togethers each week. Harlan Foods success comes from a reputation for quality, consistency and innovation.  Our mission pillars are what we, as… Continue reading September’s Professional Spotlight

In September, we returned out focus to quality.  And we decided to take a slightly different approach to this video and the message we wanted to deliver.  Here at Apple Valley Foods US, and as part of our parent company Harlan Foods, we understand how important quality is. As this video touches on, Quality is… Continue reading September One Minute Message

Each month we publish a One Minute Message (OMM) on a topic that is important to our company’s success, as well as, the well-being and personal success of our Food Manufacturing Professionals. August’s OMM topic was ‘Commitment’. Specifically, what does commitment mean and why is it important to the success of our S.A.F.E. Certified Food… Continue reading August’s One Minute Message-‘Commitment’

It is impossible to build a successful career, move up, and achieve the goals of increased pay and greater responsibility without building trust with the people you work with. As part of the Harlan Foods’ family of companies, our team at Apple Valley Foods US understands that to be a valuable part of a large… Continue reading One Minute Message-The hidden secrets on building trust at work and why it matters to your success

Last month our Apple Valley Foods U.S. team, along with our Canadian sister company, Apple Valley Foods and our parent organization, Harlan Foods presented our very best at North America’s largest Bakery, Dairy and Deli (IDDBA) trade show. This year, the IDDBA show was held in Houston, Texas.  Some of the largest retailers, who we,… Continue reading Pie Pride in Houston

Here at Apple Valley Foods US, we pay a lot of attention to the ingredients we use in our products. For instance, when we source eggs, it is critical for us to pay attention to the conditions of the farms that produce them, the feeds that are used for the chickens, the ecological surroundings, just… Continue reading Do better ingredients matter?

Does a positive workplace culture matter? It’s pretty simple really.  Yes. You can determine if your workplace has a good culture by asking yourself a few simple questions. Do you like going to work? Do you feel valued or part of a team? Do you feel like what you do matters, or is it just… Continue reading Does Workplace Culture Matter?

Meet Destiny.  Destiny has been with Harlan for over 5 years and works at our Irvington, Indiana facility.  Destiny recently was promoted to a Champion Level Mentor where she works with new employees, who are called ‘Apprentices’ to ensure they are successful during their 90 day food manufacturing internship. After the first two weeks of… Continue reading It pays to be S.A.F.E.

Satisfaction. sat·is·fac·tion noun “The fulfillment of wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.” Shouldn’t the time you spend at work make you satisfied? The rest of the world is stressful enough.  Going to your job should be something you enjoy.  You look forward to.  It should be something you are proud of… Continue reading Job satisfaction is as much about growing as a professional as pay (but both are important)

These secrets are what drive Harlan’s Food Manufacturing Professionals to succeed Here at Harlan, we are always working to improve.  Operational excellence and career path growth for our Food Manufacturing Professionals is very important to us.  To improve your career, you have to improve yourself. In the last year, Harlan has launched a number of… Continue reading 3 secrets to kickstarting upward mobility in your career