ISSAQUAH, WA – Following the recent acquisition of Challapampa, one of Peru’s leading producers of grapes, citrus and pomegranates Vanguard International announces that effective immediately Manuel Yzaga will serve as Vanguard Peru’s and Challapampa’s General Manager and Jaime Modonese is appointed Vanguard Peru’s and Challapampa’s Manager of Finance & Administration. Darío Nuñez will continue as Challapampa’s Vice President of Farming Operations.
Prior to joining the Vanguard team, Manuel served as Sun World’s consultant in Peru. He was responsible for introducing Sun World’s proprietary varieties to Peruvian growers. Manuel also helped others to manage their plantings, farming operations, site selections, water wells design and drilling, varietal selections, soil preparation, planting, growing, harvesting, packing, cold storage, and sales coordination. In addition, he previously held General Manager and Director positions with various Peruvian agribusiness entities where he gained valuable general management, business planning, accounting, financial, and tax skills.
Jaime joins Vanguard with years of produce experience. Previously at Don Fermin, Jaime served as Finance & Administration Manager for the last eight years responsible for the company’s financial management and IT systems. Jaime was also responsible for overseeing Don Fermin’s labor force, as well as representing them at the board level at Fruchincha, the Peruvian Association of Avocado Exports (PROHASS), and industry conventions such as the PMA, and Fruit Logistica. Manuel and Jaime will be based in Vanguard’s new office in Lima. Darío will continue to be based in Ica.
“Following the acquisition of Challapampa we knew we required an experienced senior team to help oversee the 550+-hectare operation. We are confident that Manuel and Jaime, alongside Darío, are the right fit to further grow this new global leader,” said Craig Stauffer, CEO Vanguard International.
Challapampa and their in demand labels Red Tiger, Golden Horse, Silver Horse, Sweet Crane, and Pampa Fresh is well known in the markets and is considered a leading grower packer of grapes. Vanguard is making significant further investments in Challapampa and in other agricultural holdings to strengthen Vanguard’s position in Peru to support a 52-week a year supply solution of fresh produce to global customers. Vanguard is undergoing a substantial new planting program with a host of new seedless grape varieties that will support our customer base throughout the world, and establish a firm base with imports into the North American market.
About Vanguard
Founded in 1991, Vanguard International has been marketing and selling fresh fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Middle East for over 25 years, operating offices internationally in Chile, China, Indonesia, , Malaysia, Peru, Spain, Taiwan, South Africa, and the United States.
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Source: Vanguard International
