The company was certified by Oregon Tilth to the USDA organic regulations for food handling
MARSHFIELD, WI– March 5, 2024 | Nelson-Jameson, aleading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies, announces its Organic Certification fromOregon Tilth, a nationally recognized provider of certification services and education. Nelson-Jameson’s certification verifies that it meets the standards of theUSDA’s
Human resources department expands with Health and Wellness Coordinator and additional talent
MARSHFIELD, WI |Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies,has expanded its Human Resources (HR) department with three new hires, a newly created Health & Wellness Coordinator position, and an expanded array of employee wellness services. The investment in HR is part of the company’s “people first” culture and its long-standing tenet that employees are its greatest asset. The HR department has outlined a full-year plan to implement the expanded services to its more than
The site update is based on extensive customer research and user experience best practices
MARSHFIELD, WI– Feb 13, 2024–Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies,has launched a revamped website to enhance its ecommerce experience. The design, features, and interface were developed with extensive customer input and thorough research on user needs, with the goal of facilitating a streamlined end-to-end product distribution process. The launch is part of a larger brand refresh which includes an updated style
The Twin Falls, Idaho operations will be relocated to the Jerome location
MARSHFIELD, WI – February 6, 2024 – Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies, announced that its current distribution operation in Twin Falls, Idaho, is re-locating to its new strategic distribution center in Jerome. The company broke ground on the Jerome location in September 2022, as part of a strategic plan to open its most technologically advanced facility yet. Jerome is one of five Nelson-Jameson distribution centers in the U.S. to support its core operation of offering a broad range of food processing products and services that help companies uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.
“Nelson-Jameson’s commitment to the growth of the food processing industry in the Pacific Northwest is exemplified by our company's expansion in Idah
The report outlines progress to date and future plans for the company’s ESG goals
MARSHFIELD, WI – Jan 31, 2024 – Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in the dairy industry, released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility report, a comprehensive update on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and community investment. The company has operated with respect for the environment and the communities it serves since its founding more than 76 years ago and rolled out formalized ESG goals over the past several years. The 2023 report shares updates across five key areas: Meaningful Partnerships, Food Safety & Quality, Community Enrichment, Sustainable Supply, and Thriving Employees.
Food and Beverage Processing Distributor Prioritizes Community Philanthropy and Investment in People
MARSHFIELD, WI - December 14, 2023 | Food and beverage processing distributor Nelson-Jameson announced details of its philanthropic program this year with contributions from the Nelson-Jameson Foundation (NJF). Nelson-Jameson launched NJF in September 2022 as a 501(c)(3) private foundation to formalize its longstanding culture of philanthropy and community stewardship. Since then, NJF has provided direct donations, volunteer-based support, scholarships, matching gifts, and financial grants to more than 20 non-profits and charitable organizations in the greater Marshfield, Wisconsin area and across the nation.
“Philanthropy and community support have been part of Nelson-Jameson’s culture since it was founded more than 76 years ago,”
94% of employees say that the dairy distributor is "a great place to work"
MARSHFIELD, WI – December 7, 2023 |Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor, announced that the Nelson-Jameson and NEXT Logistics family of companies has officially received the “Great Place To Work” certification. The certification evaluates a company’s culture from an employee perspective and recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
To be considered for certification, organizations must have 10 or more employees and complete a Trust Index Survey and Culture Brief™. Positive employee responses to the Trust Index Survey (four and above on the five-point scale) are averaged to provide a company-wide culture assessment: the Trust Index. Companies that score above the current threshold become Great Place To Work Certified.
Amarillo achieves top global safety and quality certification
MARSHFIELD, WI –December 06, 2023 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor, announced that its Amarillo, Texas, strategic distribution center earned a 100% score in its first Safe Quality Food (SQF) audit. An SQF registered site indicates a company’s commitment to providing quality products that are safely received, handled, stored, and delivered. A 100% score represents the highest level of safety and quality.
The Eagle Certification Group, an independent certification company authorized by SQF, conducts the audits in adherence to the globally acknowledged industry standards set by SQF.
“Being SQF certified shows our customers that we are as dedicated to food safety as they are as manufacturers,” says
MARSHFIELD, WI - December 4, 2023 | The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield will benefit from a $10,000 gift from a longtime Marshfield business whose founder had a historic role on campus.
The Nelson-Jameson Foundation presented a check to the UWSP Foundation on Nov. 29. The gift is funding need-based scholarships as well as a special project to celebrate the campus’ 60th anniversary in 2024.
The Nelson-Jameson company and UWSP at Marshfield campus have a founder in common.
“In the 1960s, Earl Nelson, the founder of Nelson-Jameson, recognized the significant impact a UW campus would have on Marshfield’s educational, cultural and economic landscape,” said Amanda Nelson Sasse, vice president of Philanthropy and Social Impact at Nelson-Jameson. “His unwavering dedication led to the realization of this vision. Since then, Nelson-Jameson has fostered a strong connection with the campus, and we take pride in contributing to the future of the campu
Distributor provides resources to support dairy education and industry growth
Marshfield, WI, - November 20, 2023 |The Nelson-Jameson Foundation announced its role supporting the development of the nation’s largest research dairy, the University of Idaho’s Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) through a $50,000 contribution. Idaho CAFE is being created to support the growth of local Idaho agriculture and the national dairy industry. Future research at the site will develop creative solutions to advance the sustainability of dairy, food processing, livestock, and crop protection.
“We are so pleased to be part of the important work that CAFE is doing to support local agricultural practices and lead the dairy industry into