Company Presentation. Company Profile South Mill, and their growing division Kaolin Mushroom Farms, is one of the five largest mushroom growers/packers/distributors.

Company Presentation

Company ProfileCompany Profile

• South Mill, and their growing division Kaolin Mushroom Farms, is one of the five largest mushroom growers/packers/distributors in the United States.

• Family owned and operated since 1945• Employs over 800 dedicated personnel• Headquartered in Kennett Square, PA• Vertically Integrated Producer – Controlling all aspects

from cultivation to consumer• Extensive Distribution Network (7 facilities - Eastern U.S.)• Cold Storage Facilities

Corporate PhilosophyCorporate Philosophy

• Responsiveness to our customers, and improvement of our overall operations are goals that we continually strive for.

• Our organization maintains levels of responsibility, but not of authority, and as a result, we believe that our entire staff has an inherent and individual accountability to do whatever it takes to thoroughly satisfy our customers.

• The staff at South Mill takes great pride in their individual efforts, and consciously recognizes each person as a contributor to the overall goal of being the most innovative, customer-focused supplier in the industry.

Our commitment to quality, customer service, and food safety are our priorities.

Mushroom Product LineMushroom Product Line

• White Mushrooms Whole, sliced, gourmet,

button, stuffer, organic

• Brown Mushrooms Portobello, Baby Bella

• Specialty Mushrooms Shiitake, Oyster, Enoki,

Maitake, Beech, Pom pom, Royal Trumpet

• IQF Mushrooms sliced, diced, whole

• Marinated Mushrooms• Blanched Mushrooms

Diversified Product Diversified Product LineLine

• GarlicChina

• GingerChina

• KiwiItaly, US,

• PineapplesCosta Rica, Mexico

• French BeansGuatemala

• Snow PeasGuatemala

• Sugar SnapsGuatemala

• BroccoliMexico

• BeansUSA

• ShallotsCanada, USA

Sourcing product from around the world!

And More!!

Vertically IntegratedVertically Integrated

• South Mill maintains complete vertical integration, controlling all aspects from cultivation to the consumer.

Growing Mushrooms

Harvesting

Packaging

Delivery

Transportation Transportation LogisticsLogistics

• 24/7 dispatch/truck communication• Fleet of 70 tractors and reefer trailers• Deliveries 3-7 days a week to major

metropolitan cities• LTL and TL services• Unique truck satellite tracking

Distribution CentersDistribution Centers

• Atlanta• Charlotte• Chicago• Dallas• Houston• New Orleans

Distribution Facilities

Kennett Square, PA – South Mill Corporate Headquarters

Distribution Distribution

South Mill operates a fully integrated logistics division capable of serving all industry segments.• Refrigerated or frozen LTL, or full load

distribution services• Close proximity to major air and sea

ports• Overnight deliveries to 35 major cities

Food SafetyFood Safety

• AIB Certified (American Institute of Baking)• GMP / GAP Certified• Fully compliant with audit requirements of our Fortune

100 clients • South Mill voluntarily conducts routine

random microbiological testing on products, plant & equipment for Listeria, E. coli, salmonella and total plate count

• Mushroom GAP – First mushroom farm in the U.S. certified in USDA MGAP (self initiated)

Food SafetyFood Safety

Plant & Operations

• Limited Access to plant and growing areas in compliance with Food Security Initiative

• Safety standards• Dress code• Jewelry code• All plant equipment, farm

practices/procedures within the growing/packing operation are in full compliance with HACCP

Employee Health Employee Health & Welfare& Welfare

• Strict health guidelines for working employees

• Regular immunizations

South Mill is committed to keep its employees healthy while they are on the job.

Sales & MarketingSales & Marketing

• 24/7 availability• Solutions oriented sales mentality• State of the art I.T. solutions• Electronic ordering• Ink jet coding system for product

traceability• Custom packaging

IQF MushroomsIQF Mushrooms

• Fresh mushrooms are frozen within 6hrs of harvesting

• Available whole, sliced, or diced• Shipping containers:

20lbs or 40lbs boxes, 1,300lbs bins

*Custom freezing services available

(Individually Quick Frozen)

Our newest expansion includes a ‘fluidized bed’ tunnel freezer, capable of freezing a variety of produce items

Cold & Frozen Cold & Frozen StorageStorage

• Convenient 24/7 operations• New 1,000,000 cu.ft. cold & frozen storage building

– Repacking– Temperature zone segregation (ethylene segregation)– IT data services– Custom services– Break-bulk capabilities– Port pick-up, LTL & TL services

*New 6,000,000 cu.ft. cold storage building Coming Soon! Office space available.

Industry PresenceIndustry Presence

• Produce Marketing Association• Red Book Credit Services• Blue Book• Pennsylvania Food Processor• American Mushroom Institute• American Frozen Food Institute

Select SoilsSelect Soils

• SMS can be resold as nutrient rich topsoil– Used in farming, landscaping, & lawns– Easy transport– Environmentally friendly– 100% Recycled

www.selectsoils.com

Select Soils processes the Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) into reusable topsoil with multiple applications.

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