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A Global
Community
It takes a lot of people to transform a tiny seed
into a crisp head of romaine or a juicy slice of
melon. At Markon, we're concerned with the
health and happiness of all who contribute to
that process. Growing, harvesting, shipping, and
delivery... Markon and our growers reward the
people who work hard to make it happen. Some
of those practices include:
· Providing incentives for making healthy
lifestyle choices
· Donating to and volunteering in the
community
· Hiring only documented workers
· Providing healthcare options and better-
than-average wages
· Offering on-property, nominal-cost housing and
free day care to seasonal employee families
Growing with
a View to
Our Future
Blueprint For a
Better Planet
Markon has laid claim to many firsts
within the foodservice industry,
including testing sustainable practices
that result in specific, verifiable, and
measurable data that we use to
improve those practices.
Early on we knew the importance of
quantifying water use, pesticides, and

energy, and have partnered with like-

minded growers.
We continue to set new benchmarks,
meet them, make adjustments, and
pass these standards along to the rest
of the produce community.
What Does it All Mean?
You can feel good about using Markon fresh
produce. It means you are part of the solution,
part of a team that cares about the future of
our planet, its natural resources, and most
importantly, the generations who will follow.
How Can You Help?
You can join us in our efforts to build a
better future. Effect a positive change by:
· Using Ready-Set-Serve value-
added fresh produce; this
eliminates shipping waste
(trimmed product) cross-country
· Taking fewer, larger drops; Markon
members have rapid turns and can
provide you with product that is
just as fresh as if it were delivered
daily, saving fuel and eliminating
inefficient practices
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