An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, he has more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural export ind...
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, he has more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural export industry.
His career includes experience in agricultural finance, international trade, and management within fresh fruit export companies. He also served as Chile’s Agricultural Attaché in Beijing, where he led initiatives focused on opening new markets and strengthening Chilean agricultural exports.
His expertise provides a strategic perspective on the challenges facing Chilean table grapes, promoting initiatives aimed at enhancing the industry’s competitiveness and positioning in international markets.
A Business Administration graduate from Universidad Diego Portales, he holds a postgraduate degree in International Business from Universidad de Ch...
A Business Administration graduate from Universidad Diego Portales, he holds a postgraduate degree in International Business from Universidad de Chile and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Griffith University in Australia. He currently serves as Chile’s Agricultural Attaché to the United States and Canada, based in Washington, D.C., where he represents Chile’s Ministry of Agriculture on matters related to agricultural trade, market access, regulatory affairs, and bilateral relations. He also serves as Dean of the Agricultural Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C., leading a group of more than 40 agricultural attachés from around the world.
He has more than 20 years of experience in international trade, agricultural economics, and market development for agri-food products. Previously, he served as Executive Director of ChilePrunes, Executive Director of the Chilean Walnut Commission—now ChileNut—Country Manager for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), now the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), and Marketing Manager for the United States and Latin America at Frutas de Chile, among other roles related to international trade development and the promotion of Chilean agricultural exports.
An Agricultural Engineer from the University of Chile, he has more than 20 years of experience in the fresh produce industry and extensive expertis...
An Agricultural Engineer from the University of Chile, he has more than 20 years of experience in the fresh produce industry and extensive expertise in the international commercialization of table grapes.
Throughout his career, he has helped develop commercial strategies for key destination markets while strengthening relationships with importers, distributors, and major retail chains. His expertise includes global supply trends, market diversification, varietal renewal, and evolving consumer preferences. His work has contributed to strengthening the positioning and competitiveness of Chilean table grapes in international markets.
An Agricultural Engineer with experience in the global management of the table grape category, including the planning of year-round supply programs...
An Agricultural Engineer with experience in the global management of the table grape category, including the planning of year-round supply programs. His professional background includes quality control, postharvest management, and technical operations related to table grape imports.
He has worked closely with growers and company-owned farms in leading exporting countries across both hemispheres. This experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of production, sourcing, and European market requirements, combining technical expertise with operational efficiency to ensure table grape quality from origin to the final consumer.
Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. He began his professional career at Origin Fruit Direct in Chile and ...
Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. He began his professional career at Origin Fruit Direct in Chile and later assumed the position of Import Manager for South America and India, based in the Netherlands.
For more than five years, he served as Commercial Manager at Agrícola Don Ricardo in Peru.
In 2022, he joined Grupo Rocío, the holding company that owns Talsa Group (Talsa, Talsa Grape Farms, and Global Talsa), dedicated to the production and marketing of fresh fruit in Peru and Chile, where he currently serves as Commercial Director.
He is also a Director of PROVID, the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association.
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, she is a recognized specialist in table grape production.
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An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, she is a recognized specialist in table grape production.
She has an outstanding technical, production, and industry leadership background, with experience in vineyard management, agricultural consulting, and varietal renewal. She also participates actively in leading agricultural organizations, combining hands-on production expertise with a strategic perspective on the industry.
Her work promotes a more competitive, sustainable, and innovative table grape sector by strengthening collaboration among growers, advisors, and companies. Her leadership has also helped advance women’s participation and representation within the agricultural industry.
Cristián Ureta is General Manager of Exser, a company specializing in the production and export of table grapes and mandarins. He has extensive ex...
Cristián Ureta is General Manager of Exser, a company specializing in the production and export of table grapes and mandarins. He has extensive experience in the fresh produce industry, leading commercial strategies, operations, and export programs for major international markets, while building long-term relationships with growers and customers.
He currently serves as a Director of Frutas de Chile and its Table Grape Committee. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) in the United States and as Chair of IFPA’s Chile Country Council. His experience provides a strategic perspective on quality, logistics efficiency, and the challenges and opportunities of the international table grape trade.
An Agricultural Engineer from the University of Chile, he has extensive experience in the table grape industry, with expertise in research and deve...
An Agricultural Engineer from the University of Chile, he has extensive experience in the table grape industry, with expertise in research and development, varietal innovation, licensing management, and relationships with growers and nurseries.
He previously worked at Gesex and Univiveros, companies involved in fruit production and varietal development. His experience focuses on promoting the adoption of new table grape varieties in Chile and providing technical and commercial support to growers and strategic partners. His work contributes to advancing genetic innovation, strengthening industry competitiveness, and introducing varieties adapted to the requirements of international markets and consumers.
Educated at Shanghai Ocean University, he has extensive experience in the international fresh produce trade and a deep understanding of the Chinese...
Educated at Shanghai Ocean University, he has extensive experience in the international fresh produce trade and a deep understanding of the Chinese market.
His expertise in the table grape industry includes developing sourcing programs, managing international supply chains, and building partnerships with growers and exporters from leading supplier countries. He also has broad knowledge of consumer trends, quality requirements, and commercial dynamics across Asian markets. His work has helped strengthen relationships between international exporters and Chinese buyers while supporting the growth and competitiveness of the table grape category.
He has decades of experience in the table grape industry and extensive knowledge of the North American supply chain. Throughout his career, he has ...
He has decades of experience in the table grape industry and extensive knowledge of the North American supply chain. Throughout his career, he has developed relationships with growers and suppliers in Chile and Mexico, led export sales for California grapes, and supported business development with U.S. supermarkets.
His expertise includes supplier and customer evaluation, international sourcing, commercialization, retail, and government relations. He also actively participates in industry advocacy initiatives, trade shows, and specialized forums. With his characteristic sense of humor, he describes himself as both the digital and physical presence of Pandol Brothers.
Luis Miguel Vegas is General Manager of Proarándanos and PROVID, representing Peru’s blueberry and table grape industries. He holds a degree in ...
Luis Miguel Vegas is General Manager of Proarándanos and PROVID, representing Peru’s blueberry and table grape industries. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Lima and an MBA completed in Australia and the United States.
Before joining the agricultural sector seven years ago, he worked across several industries—including consumer goods, manufacturing, and banking—building more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and international trade. His main challenge today is to lead the sustainable growth of Peru’s blueberry and table grape industries.
He is CEO of Vanguard International Group, President of PROVID (the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru), and a Director of AGAP (the Asso...
He is CEO of Vanguard International Group, President of PROVID (the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru), and a Director of AGAP (the Association of Agricultural Producer Guilds of Peru). He has also served as CEO, director, and founder of several agricultural companies in Peru and Europe, including Agro Pucalá and FruitOne Europe, and as an agricultural advisor to Peru’s financial sector.
He began his career in agriculture in early 1992 and has actively participated in the evolution of Peru’s agribusiness industry ever since. His experience encompasses the entire agricultural value chain—from market identification and plant material selection to cold-chain management and commercialization—guided by a human-centered and sustainable vision, together with recognized leadership in the responsible management of water resources.
His career has enabled him to combine deep production expertise with a global commercial and market perspective, contributing to the competitive and sustainable development of Peru’s agribusiness industry.
Director of Imports at Anthony Vineyards and Co-founder of FruitNexus Advisory, a firm specializing in market intelligence, commercial strategy con...
Director of Imports at Anthony Vineyards and Co-founder of FruitNexus Advisory, a firm specializing in market intelligence, commercial strategy consulting, and the representation of fresh fruit growers and exporters in the North American market.
With more than 20 years of commercial experience in grapes and other fruits, he has led sourcing programs, business development initiatives, and strategic partnerships between Latin American growers and customers in the United States and Canada.
His experience combines in-depth knowledge of the supply chain, commercialization in North America, consumer trends, retail dynamics, and the evolution of the table grape market.
He is also the author of Produce Signals, a platform dedicated to market analysis, opinion, and the interpretation of trends affecting the fresh produce industry and the North American market.
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, he also holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and has more...
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, he also holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and has more than 35 years of international experience in the fresh produce industry.
His career has focused particularly on the table grape sector, with expertise in production, commercialization, fruit quality and condition, and postharvest technologies. He has worked with growers, exporters, and companies across different countries, promoting solutions designed to extend shelf life, reduce losses, and improve fruit performance during shipment to international markets.
His knowledge of the global supply chain provides him with a strategic perspective on innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the worldwide table grape industry.
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV), he has experience in market intelligence, data analytics, a...
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV), he has experience in market intelligence, data analytics, and commercial strategy applied to the international table grape industry.
He has led business development and international expansion initiatives, promoting data-driven solutions that help growers, exporters, marketers, and retailers understand market developments and make strategic decisions.
His professional background also includes the blueberry industry. He regularly participates as a speaker at international conferences, promoting market intelligence as a tool to strengthen competitiveness and support the sustainable growth of the fresh produce sector.
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he also holds a diploma in Project Development and Evaluation from Adolf...
An Agricultural Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he also holds a diploma in Project Development and Evaluation from Adolfo Ibáñez University. He has more than three decades of experience in the fresh produce industry.
Between 1988 and 2019, he held technical, production, and agricultural leadership positions at fresh fruit export companies. He currently works as an international table grape consultant, advising growers, agricultural input companies, and investment funds.
His expertise includes production, fruit quality and condition, varietal renewal, rootstock management, postharvest practices, and market analysis. Throughout his career, he has promoted initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and international positioning of Chilean table grapes.
He has extensive experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, data analysis, and the development of technology-driven solutions for t...
He has extensive experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, data analysis, and the development of technology-driven solutions for the agrifood industry.
Within the table grape sector, he has contributed to the design and implementation of strategies aimed at stimulating consumption and strengthening the category’s positioning in the United States. These initiatives include the “Have a Grape Day” campaign developed for Global Grape Group, which combined creativity, market intelligence, and supermarket programs to expand consumer reach.
His expertise brings a results-driven perspective focused on consumer behavior, performance measurement, and the use of digital tools to generate demand and create new growth opportunities for the industry.
Agricultural Engineer and Commercial Manager for grapes and blueberries at Bloom Fresh Chile, where she leads the management of protected variety l...
Agricultural Engineer and Commercial Manager for grapes and blueberries at Bloom Fresh Chile, where she leads the management of protected variety licenses and works closely with growers, nurseries, and exporters.
With more than a decade of experience in the table grape industry, she has focused her career on the development and commercialization of new protected varieties, contributing to their market adoption and strengthening breeding programs.
She holds a Master’s degree in Innovation from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and focuses her work on connecting varietal innovation with market needs and fostering collaboration throughout the fresh fruit value chain.