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PMA 2012: Latin American companies

Adolfo Ochagavia, President of the Chilean Avocado Committe, Rita Khori and Xavier Equihua, Executive Director and President of the Chilean Avocado Importers Association. The firm recently presented a new logo that can be seen in the image.
Adolfo Ochagavia, President of the Chilean Avocado Committe, Rita Khori and Xavier Equihua, Executive Director and President of the Chilean Avocado Importers Association. The firm recently presented a new logo that can be seen in the image.
Gabriela Sandi Carmiol, logistics director of Upala Agricola, exporters of Costa Rican pineapples.
Gabriela Sandi Carmiol, logistics director of Upala Agricola, exporters of Costa Rican pineapples.
Joselyn Villabos Salas and Siany Villabos Salas, from Agropecuarios Visa, at Costa Rica’s hall.
Joselyn Villabos Salas and Siany Villabos Salas, from Agropecuarios Visa, at Costa Rica’s hall.
David Morales Garcia, from Chayotes de Altura in Costa Rica, exporters of a wide range of exotic fruits to the US.
David Morales Garcia, from Chayotes de Altura in Costa Rica, exporters of a wide range of exotic fruits to the US.
Jose Carlos Bertolotti, from Citromax; Juan Luis Fernandez, from the Institute for the Productive Development of Tucuman; Virginia Avila, also from the Institute, and Luís D'Andrea, at Argentina’s hall. This part of the hall was devoted to Tucuman’s firms, which were there to promote their citrus and blueberries.
Jose Carlos Bertolotti, from Citromax; Juan Luis Fernandez, from the Institute for the Productive Development of Tucuman; Virginia Avila, also from the Institute, and Luís D'Andrea, at Argentina’s hall. This part of the hall was devoted to Tucuman’s firms, which were there to promote their citrus and blueberries.
Luciana Ines Zamora and Florencia Zamora, from the firm Zamora, of Tucuman.
Luciana Ines Zamora and Florencia Zamora, from the firm Zamora, of Tucuman.
Celia Sanchez, Ernesto Sanchez, Jose Carlos Jaramillo, Gonzales Pavedes, Victor Gutierrez, Fernando Jimenez, Santiago Sainz and Jamie Angel from the packing and labelling firm Etiquetas Electrónicas de Occidente, of Mexico.
Celia Sanchez, Ernesto Sanchez, Jose Carlos Jaramillo, Gonzales Pavedes, Victor Gutierrez, Fernando Jimenez, Santiago Sainz and Jamie Angel from the packing and labelling firm Etiquetas Electrónicas de Occidente, of Mexico.
Danitza Sánchez and Guillermo Espinose at Camposol’s stand. This was Camposol’s first year at PMA.
Danitza Sánchez and Guillermo Espinose at Camposol’s stand. This was Camposol’s first year at PMA.
Stand for Artículos de Plástico y Papel. The Mexican firm produces agricultural nets.
Stand for Artículos de Plástico y Papel. The Mexican firm produces agricultural nets.
Several musicians livening up the event at Costa Rica’s hall.
Several musicians livening up the event at Costa Rica’s hall.
Marcia Noland, Fabián Solano and Natalia Piza, from Surá Green, Costa Rica. Sura Green is about to launch its own brand of labelled carbon neutral bananas.
Marcia Noland, Fabián Solano and Natalia Piza, from Surá Green, Costa Rica. Sura Green is about to launch its own brand of labelled carbon neutral bananas.
Macarena Mena, from the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, welcoming visitors at Chile’s hall.
Macarena Mena, from the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, welcoming visitors at Chile’s hall.
Enrique Hargreaves, from Typack, a Chilean packaging firm.
Enrique Hargreaves, from Typack, a Chilean packaging firm.
Alfonso Gil and Alejandra Díaz Romero, from Catania, a Mexico-US exports company.
Alfonso Gil and Alejandra Díaz Romero, from Catania, a Mexico-US exports company.
Mayra Romero and Jenny Li talking to a client at Fresco Produce’s stand, in Mexico’s hall.
Mayra Romero and Jenny Li talking to a client at Fresco Produce’s stand, in Mexico’s hall.
Antonio J. Verdín, from RCF Produce Inc, Mexican pepper and mango distributors for the US.
Antonio J. Verdín, from RCF Produce Inc, Mexican pepper and mango distributors for the US.
Fidel Pedraza Obregon, from Pedraz Distribution, providers of Mexican tomatoes and peppers for the US.
Fidel Pedraza Obregon, from Pedraz Distribution, providers of Mexican tomatoes and peppers for the US.
Mr. Martinez Gonzáles, from LA Ilusion, Mexican tomato providers.
Mr. Martinez Gonzáles, from LA Ilusion, Mexican tomato providers.
Susana Figueroa and Andromeda Castillo from Amphac, promoting Mexican vegetables.
Susana Figueroa and Andromeda Castillo from Amphac, promoting Mexican vegetables.
Blanca Esthela Verdugo Melena at NPH’s stand, in Mexico’s hall.
Blanca Esthela Verdugo Melena at NPH’s stand, in Mexico’s hall.
La Reyna’s stand in Mexico’s hall, promoting their range of Mexican organic products.
La Reyna’s stand in Mexico’s hall, promoting their range of Mexican organic products.
Lila Rivera, Manuel Rivera and Hugo Miguel, of Cut Pack, providers of Mexican mango and sliced pineapple.
Lila Rivera, Manuel Rivera and Hugo Miguel, of Cut Pack, providers of Mexican mango and sliced pineapple.
Walther Buhl of IPA, in Mexico’s hall. IPA supplies a great variety of Mexican products to the US, including mangoes, broccoli, tomatoes and peppers.
Walther Buhl of IPA, in Mexico’s hall. IPA supplies a great variety of Mexican products to the US, including mangoes, broccoli, tomatoes and peppers.
Sergio Bautista Blanca and his son, presenting their new brand Mangoba, under which they will distribute their mangoes in the US.
Sergio Bautista Blanca and his son, presenting their new brand Mangoba, under which they will distribute their mangoes in the US.
Guayasol, providers of fresh Mexican guava fruit to the US.
Guayasol, providers of fresh Mexican guava fruit to the US.
Luis Gudino of Limex Sicar. Despite limes being the company’s main product, they also sell pineapples and cucumbers.
Luis Gudino of Limex Sicar. Despite limes being the company’s main product, they also sell pineapples and cucumbers.
Shaun Black, of Sunterra, with Ricardo Moral Tricar Sales and Thomas Dunavy, also of Sunterra, in Mexico’s hall.
Shaun Black, of Sunterra, with Ricardo Moral Tricar Sales and Thomas Dunavy, also of Sunterra, in Mexico’s hall.
Jayna Rizza, at Colimex’s stand. The firm supplies Mexican limes and peppers to the US.
Jayna Rizza, at Colimex’s stand. The firm supplies Mexican limes and peppers to the US.
An opportunity to win an iPad and experience the taste of Mexican fruit.
An opportunity to win an iPad and experience the taste of Mexican fruit.
Stand for Agexport and Guatemala Fresh, with some native Maya women. From left to right: Mana Batres (Inversión en Guatemala), Fernando Cabarrus (Logidoc), Rodrigo Guevara (Trade Ilanda Ávila), Isabel Zil (Cooperativa Mujeres Quatro Pinos), Regina Espana (Agexport), Rodolfo Rivera (President of Agritrade), Victoria Arrcaga (Cooperativa Mujeres Quatro Pinos), Mónica Figueroa (Agexport) and Astrid Juárez (Deinsa).
Stand for Agexport and Guatemala Fresh, with some native Maya women. From left to right: Mana Batres (Inversión en Guatemala), Fernando Cabarrus (Logidoc), Rodrigo Guevara (Trade Ilanda Ávila), Isabel Zil (Cooperativa Mujeres Quatro Pinos), Regina Espana (Agexport), Rodolfo Rivera (President of Agritrade), Victoria Arrcaga (Cooperativa Mujeres Quatro Pinos), Mónica Figueroa (Agexport) and Astrid Juárez (Deinsa).
Andrea Betinyani Galmez, of Decofrut, providers of quality information regarding the fruit exporting business.
Andrea Betinyani Galmez, of Decofrut, providers of quality information regarding the fruit exporting business.
Itze Pena, of Bonanza, exporter of Mexican avocados.
Itze Pena, of Bonanza, exporter of Mexican avocados.
Emeterio Maitret Obregón, of Frutamex, Mexican lime and pineapple distributor.
Emeterio Maitret Obregón, of Frutamex, Mexican lime and pineapple distributor.
Gianfranco Guerrini Crespo, of Torre Blanca, Peruvian fruit processors. Torre Blanca just started processing grapes for the first time.
Gianfranco Guerrini Crespo, of Torre Blanca, Peruvian fruit processors. Torre Blanca just started processing grapes for the first time.
Willem van Bork, friend of Tacler’s founder André van der Wiel, showing Tacler to PMA’s visitors.
Willem van Bork, friend of Tacler’s founder André van der Wiel, showing Tacler to PMA’s visitors.
Rosa Centeno Cuadro, Luis Cárcamo and Lastenia Enríquez, from CEI.
Rosa Centeno Cuadro, Luis Cárcamo and Lastenia Enríquez, from CEI.
Elia Gonzalez, representing USA Pears in Mexico, shows Soriana’s commemorative plaque, in recognition to Soriana for creating and promoting a culture of good handling among its personnel through an ABC of Fruits and Vegetables.
Elia Gonzalez, representing USA Pears in Mexico, shows Soriana’s commemorative plaque, in recognition to Soriana for creating and promoting a culture of good handling among its personnel through an ABC of Fruits and Vegetables.
Awaiting the arrival of Soriana’s representatives.
Awaiting the arrival of Soriana’s representatives.
The commemorative plaque being presented to Soriana.
The commemorative plaque being presented to Soriana.
Bill Gerlach, Melissa’s R&D director in the US.
Bill Gerlach, Melissa’s R&D director in the US.
Stand for Chulavista Papayas, with Lorena Ramos and Luis Anguiano.
Stand for Chulavista Papayas, with Lorena Ramos and Luis Anguiano.
Sergio Del Castillo Valderrama and Emilia Belaunde León, of ProCitrus, Peru.
Sergio Del Castillo Valderrama and Emilia Belaunde León, of ProCitrus, Peru.
Sandro Farfán Padilla, General Manager of ProVid, Peru.
Sandro Farfán Padilla, General Manager of ProVid, Peru.
Visitors tasting samples at Itaueira’s stand, a firm from Brazil.
Visitors tasting samples at Itaueira’s stand, a firm from Brazil.
Carlos Prado, Adriana Prado and Rodrigo Lima showing their excellent Rei melon.
Carlos Prado, Adriana Prado and Rodrigo Lima showing their excellent Rei melon.
Arturo Medina of ProHass, Peru.
Arturo Medina of ProHass, Peru.
If you look closely, you will recognise Arturo, now disguised in traditional Peruvian dress. :)
If you look closely, you will recognise Arturo, now disguised in traditional Peruvian dress. :)
Carlos Zamorano, Executive Director of IPEH, Peru.
Carlos Zamorano, Executive Director of IPEH, Peru.
Relevant information for those working with Guatemala.
Relevant information for those working with Guatemala.
Andreas Schindler, of the brand Don Limon, showing their Mexican limes.
Andreas Schindler, of the brand Don Limon, showing their Mexican limes.
Ricardo and Brenda Jaramillo, of PCM Produce, Mexico.
Ricardo and Brenda Jaramillo, of PCM Produce, Mexico.
Mónica Molineros, sales manager for the banana firm Favorita, of Ecuador. Favorita is Ecuador’s largest banana exporter.
Mónica Molineros, sales manager for the banana firm Favorita, of Ecuador. Favorita is Ecuador’s largest banana exporter.
Maria Teresa Velásquez (right), of Banacol, with Juliana Fernández and Natalia Henao (left).
Maria Teresa Velásquez (right), of Banacol, with Juliana Fernández and Natalia Henao (left).
Panama exporters, present at Panama’s hall, with Alicia Jiménez, Juan José González, Carlos Ríos and others.
Panama exporters, present at Panama’s hall, with Alicia Jiménez, Juan José González, Carlos Ríos and others.
Johnny Jara, Executive Director of the Mango Ecuador Foundation, Bernardo Malo, president of the MEF, and a visitor from New Zealand, Dwayne Pitman, between them.
Johnny Jara, Executive Director of the Mango Ecuador Foundation, Bernardo Malo, president of the MEF, and a visitor from New Zealand, Dwayne Pitman, between them.
Kristian Moeller, of GLOBALGAP, preparing for a conference in Madrid on 6-8 November.
Kristian Moeller, of GLOBALGAP, preparing for a conference in Madrid on 6-8 November.
Damian Valdez Hernández, of Higueral Produce (right).
Damian Valdez Hernández, of Higueral Produce (right).
Claudia Tabuenca, of Orgánicos Frescos de la Sierra.
Claudia Tabuenca, of Orgánicos Frescos de la Sierra.
Carlos Tijerina, president of VegExpress, Mexico.
Carlos Tijerina, president of VegExpress, Mexico.
Anthony Leombruno, Rocio Aguilar and Manny Bracamonte, of Altar Produce.
Anthony Leombruno, Rocio Aguilar and Manny Bracamonte, of Altar Produce.
Steve Bellandi, of Western Pacific Produce.
Steve Bellandi, of Western Pacific Produce.
Marisa Puente Garcia Ventas, Jullan Cortaz, Rocío Gobián Castañeda and Luis Gudino, of Limex SiCar, Mexico.
Marisa Puente Garcia Ventas, Jullan Cortaz, Rocío Gobián Castañeda and Luis Gudino, of Limex SiCar, Mexico.
José Alberto Sánchez Ochoa, Josué Zavala and Manuel Velazco, working with the Colima brand for Mexican limes.
José Alberto Sánchez Ochoa, Josué Zavala and Manuel Velazco, working with the Colima brand for Mexican limes.
Matt Shea of Cueto Produce like his peppers.
Matt Shea of Cueto Produce like his peppers.
Jairo Luke Verduzco, Carlos Vargas Acosta and Gonzalo Diez, of North American Allied LLC Shadehouses & Greenhouses, with Fernando Lemus and Héctor Velderral.
Jairo Luke Verduzco, Carlos Vargas Acosta and Gonzalo Diez, of North American Allied LLC Shadehouses & Greenhouses, with Fernando Lemus and Héctor Velderral.
Rene Macouzet, Robert Arriaga and Adrian Macouzet with their brand, Macu.
Rene Macouzet, Robert Arriaga and Adrian Macouzet with their brand, Macu.
Uriel Roldán (left), Edgar Tapia, David Tolano and Arturo Rodriguez (right), of Happy Produce, exporting cucumbers to the US.
Uriel Roldán (left), Edgar Tapia, David Tolano and Arturo Rodriguez (right), of Happy Produce, exporting cucumbers to the US.
Gerardo Ramírez Villareal, president of Rio Mante (left), Armando Ramírez and Gerardo Ramírez Villareal JR.
Gerardo Ramírez Villareal, president of Rio Mante (left), Armando Ramírez and Gerardo Ramírez Villareal JR.
James House, Mary Bel Ramos and Phil Clouse, of Gourmet Trading.
James House, Mary Bel Ramos and Phil Clouse, of Gourmet Trading.
Ryan Fukuda, Eduardo Serena and Alejandro Gavito, of Avocados from Mexico.
Ryan Fukuda, Eduardo Serena and Alejandro Gavito, of Avocados from Mexico.
Eduardo Jauregui and Karla Aguilar, of Hellen Queen, with a new product: Jugo Verde.
Eduardo Jauregui and Karla Aguilar, of Hellen Queen, with a new product: Jugo Verde.
Ruben Zuniga, of Vision Produce Partners.
Ruben Zuniga, of Vision Produce Partners.
Enrique Gonzales and Juana Flores, of Greenmex.
Enrique Gonzales and Juana Flores, of Greenmex.
Guadalupe Meza, Denisse Jiménez and José Jiménez, of Molina Produce.
Guadalupe Meza, Denisse Jiménez and José Jiménez, of Molina Produce.
Lucio Valle Varela, of Agrocosco, showing chayotes, tomatillos and other exotic products.
Lucio Valle Varela, of Agrocosco, showing chayotes, tomatillos and other exotic products.
Agrocosco’s exotic fruits.
Agrocosco’s exotic fruits.
Tomatillos and prickly pears.
Tomatillos and prickly pears.
Fabricio Blanco, of FreshKampo, Mexico.
Fabricio Blanco, of FreshKampo, Mexico.
Ricardo Padilla Navarro and David Gastelum Moreno, of Monteblanco mushrooms. These are all exported to the USA.
Ricardo Padilla Navarro and David Gastelum Moreno, of Monteblanco mushrooms. These are all exported to the USA.
Maria Elena Uribe Tungüi and José Luis Tungüi – grandparents of Troy Toral - and Maria Luisa Arellano Huerta (right) of Frhomimex with their brand Don Aguacato.
Maria Elena Uribe Tungüi and José Luis Tungüi – grandparents of Troy Toral - and Maria Luisa Arellano Huerta (right) of Frhomimex with their brand Don Aguacato.
Omar Carpio, of Latin Fruit & Vegetables, Mexico.
Omar Carpio, of Latin Fruit & Vegetables, Mexico.
Víctor Vázquez, of Tabafresh, displaying several different pineapple brands: Golden Crown, Forbiden Treasure, Honey Secret, Celebration Gold, Tabafresh Pineapple, Golden Passion, Costa, Malibu and Deli.
Víctor Vázquez, of Tabafresh, displaying several different pineapple brands: Golden Crown, Forbiden Treasure, Honey Secret, Celebration Gold, Tabafresh Pineapple, Golden Passion, Costa, Malibu and Deli.
Roberto Díaz and Arturo Díaz, of Fresh Imports International.
Roberto Díaz and Arturo Díaz, of Fresh Imports International.
Rodolfo Uresti, of Jade Produce.
Rodolfo Uresti, of Jade Produce.
Cielo Abigail Marin Medina and Luis Juárez Ruiz, of Agrolatin, Mexico.
Cielo Abigail Marin Medina and Luis Juárez Ruiz, of Agrolatin, Mexico.
Emilio García, of Grupo Agrícola Martínez, Mexico.
Emilio García, of Grupo Agrícola Martínez, Mexico.
Reynaldo Álvarez Cruz, of Monte Verde in Chiapas, Mexico.
Reynaldo Álvarez Cruz, of Monte Verde in Chiapas, Mexico.
Everardo Sousa de Diego, of Frutamex.
Everardo Sousa de Diego, of Frutamex.
Gaby Laborin, Javier Molina, Marcos Molina, Rosa García, Juan Laborin and Colonia E. Vanegas, at Sonora Spring Grapes’ booth.
Gaby Laborin, Javier Molina, Marcos Molina, Rosa García, Juan Laborin and Colonia E. Vanegas, at Sonora Spring Grapes’ booth.
Gustavo Canales, Álvaro Preciado and Lourdes Calvillo, of GrupoBerries, of Mexico.
Gustavo Canales, Álvaro Preciado and Lourdes Calvillo, of GrupoBerries, of Mexico.
Pablo and Amalia Ornague, of Grupo HerEs, exporters of Mexican berries to the US.
Pablo and Amalia Ornague, of Grupo HerEs, exporters of Mexican berries to the US.