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 with extensive experience in international trade, agricultural export promotion, and strengthening commercial re...
A Business Administration graduate with extensive experience in international trade, agricultural export promotion, and strengthening commercial relations between Chile and North America.
Before assuming his responsibilities in Washington, D.C., he held leadership positions in several fresh produce industry organizations, including the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), the Chilean Walnut Commission, Chile Prunes, and the Produce Marketing Association, now the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA).
His experience provides a strategic perspective on market access, international promotion, and the commercial and regulatory challenges facing Chilean table grapes in the United States and Canada.
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.
An agricultural engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, he began his professional career at Origin Fruit Direct in Chile. ...
An agricultural engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, he began his professional career at Origin Fruit Direct in Chile. He later served as Import Manager for South America and India, based in the Netherlands.
For more than five years, he was Commercial Manager at Agrícola Don Ricardo in Peru. In 2022, he joined Grupo Rocío, the holding company that owns Talsa Group—comprising Talsa, Talsa Grape Farms, and Global Talsa—which specializes in the production and marketing of fresh fruit in Peru and Chile. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of Talsa Group.
He is also a Board Member of Provid, the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association.
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 holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the Universit...
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of South Carolina. He subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University.
His research specializes in the development and evaluation of postharvest phytosanitary treatments for fresh produce. In the table grape sector, he has studied fumigation technologies and alternative treatments designed to control quarantine pests, protect fruit quality, and facilitate access to international markets.
His expertise includes fumigant behavior, food safety, and the development of science-based solutions to overcome technical trade barriers, contributing to safer and more efficient global distribution.
Educated at Adolfo Ibáñez University, he has extensive experience in the international fresh produce industry and a strong understanding of the N...
Educated at Adolfo Ibáñez University, he has extensive experience in the international fresh produce industry and a strong understanding of the North American market.
His expertise in the table grape category includes international commercialization, market development, category management, and building relationships with growers, marketers, and retail chains. His approach combines varietal innovation, consumer insights, and market trends to develop long-term commercial strategies. His knowledge of the supply chain provides him with a strategic perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the global table grape industry.
A Business Administration graduate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he has more than a decade of experience promoting Chilean frui...
A Business Administration graduate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he has more than a decade of experience promoting Chilean fruit internationally and developing strategic markets.
His expertise in the table grape industry includes designing marketing campaigns, positioning the product in international markets, and developing strategies to increase consumption. He has also played a significant role in establishing the Global Grape Group, an initiative that brings together Chile, Peru, and Mexico to strengthen cooperation among leading producing countries and promote table grape consumption worldwide.
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.
With more than three decades of experience in the fresh fruit industry, he currently serves as CEO of Grupo Vanguard Internacional, a company dedic...
With more than three decades of experience in the fresh fruit industry, he currently serves as CEO of Grupo Vanguard Internacional, a company dedicated to the production and global marketing of fresh fruit, with a significant presence in the table grape sector.
His expertise encompasses production, international trade, market development, and varietal innovation. Throughout his career, he has contributed to consolidating Peru’s position as one of the world’s leading table grape exporters.
He has also promoted collaboration among growers, exporters, and industry organizations in Peru, Chile, and Mexico, supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening competitiveness, increasing consumption, and driving the sustainable growth of the table grape industry.
Cofundador de FruitNexus Advisory y Director de Importaciones en Anthony Vineyards, cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia comercial en uvas de...
Cofundador de FruitNexus Advisory y Director de Importaciones en Anthony Vineyards, cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia comercial en uvas de mesa y otras frutas frescas.
A lo largo de su trayectoria, ha liderado programas de abastecimiento, iniciativas de desarrollo de negocios y alianzas estratégicas entre productores latinoamericanos y clientes de Estados Unidos y Canadá. Su experiencia comprende la gestión de la cadena de suministro, la comercialización en Norteamérica, las tendencias de consumo, la dinámica del retail y la evolución del mercado de la uva de mesa.
También es autor de Produce Signals, una plataforma dedicada al análisis de mercado y a la interpretación de las tendencias que impactan a la industria frutícola regional.
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.
Valeria García Romo is an agricultural engineer with a Master’s degree in Innovation and a solid career in the agricultural sector. She currentl...
Valeria García Romo is an agricultural engineer with a Master’s degree in Innovation and a solid career in the agricultural sector. She currently serves as Commercial Lead at BLOOM FRESH, a company specializing in the development of new table grape, cherry, and raisin varieties.
In her role, she leads the commercial management of protected varieties and promotes solutions that address the challenges faced by growers and markets. Her experience combines commercial strategy, agricultural innovation, and sustainability, contributing to a more competitive fruit industry that is better aligned with evolving international consumer demands across the global supply chain.