VP Value Added Operations search for a 100-year-old, family-owned fresh produce business

Legacy business with 800+ employees across 9 fresh cut production and further processing sites. The mandate: scale value-added operations and optimize the national distribution network.

Chief Financial Officer Search for Superior Farms

North America’s leading domestic lamb processor: 400 employee-owners, multiple facilities, and the financial complexity of an ESOP structure. The mandate: strengthen reporting, sharpen cost accounting, and partner with the CEO as a trusted financial advisor.

SVP Supply Chain Operations for a Legacy Beverage Company

Vertically integrated, multi-site beverage company with an iconic brand, midway through a major plant modernization. The mandate: lead the transformation without losing ground on day-to-day performance, drive S&OP and supply chain maturity, and support expansion.

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What the food & beverage industry is saying about us:

The level of candidate we interviewed was much higher through 3P than the applicants we generated organically. Rachel was very communicative throughout the search process through vetting offered candidates.

CFO – 3rd Generation Family Owned Agribuisness

The personal connection and the determination to find the perfect fit for both employee and employer!

CPG and Agribusiness Candidate

Rachel and team took the time to get to know our needs and understand our culture. When it came to bringing candidates we could have honest discussions about strengths and weaknesses and most importantly fit with our company.

CEO – Family Owned Agricultural Company

3P were responsive, supportive, and brought us credible candidates for roles that other search firms in Food and Bev struggled to help fill. We would recommend the team for commercial or operational leadership roles within Food and Bev.

President – Privately Held Dairy producer in Ohio.

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Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer – California
Industry: CPG

- Partner directly with the CEO and Board to shape finance strategy and national expansion.
- Hybrid onsite position in Greater Sacramento, California
- $275K – $325K base salary + bonus + LTIP + benefits

Technical Services Director – California
Industry: Food & Beverage

- Lead food safety, quality, and R&D for a large, established food manufacturer
- Partner with the COO to strengthen technical systems, drive process improvement, and build a proactive quality culture
- On-site position offering $180K–$200K base salary + bonus

VP Finance – Remote from California
Industry: Agribusiness

- Lead the finance and accounting function at a growing agriculture business
- Serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
- $220–270K base salary + 20% bonus + equity

HR Director – California

Industry: Manufacturing

- Build and scale the HR function. Transform talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, shaping people strategy, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness
- On-site position offering $150K base salary + bonus + benefits

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Featured Research

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The biggest risk facing many successful family businesses is not capital, strategy, or market conditions. It is leadership capacity. As food and beverage companies scale, the complexity of the business often outpaces internal capabilities.

Defining Success in a Newly Created Role

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