Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt celebrated its second annual Stemilter’s Day on March 20, recognizing the work nearly 4,000 employees put into growing and producing high-quality fresh fruit, according to a news release.
This year’s event focused on what it means to be a Stemilter and honored employees for their years of work at the company.
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“To fully deliver on our core mission of cultivating people and delighting consumers, it all starts with our people,” Stemilt President West Mathison said in a news release. “Loyalty, inclusivity, dedication, compassion, appreciation, helpfulness, and support are just some of the key traits that a Stemilter must lean in to in order to help us on our journey of being World Famous.”
Stemilt provided a chocolate treat and branded schwag, including long sleeves, sweatshirts, vests and jackets, to everyone who has reached a milestone in their career with the company.
“Celebrating Stemilter’s Day is one part of sharing what it means to be a Stemilter,” Mathison said in the release. “Our core values of integrity, trust, innovation, humility, and stewardship along with these key Stemilters traits have been fundamental in helping Stemilt grow and become a well-known company in the industry. We are now embarking on a new endeavor to ensure we continue to be a sustainable organization that’s here for years to come.”
