A group of the major players in the Guatemalan produce import/export deal has formed the Guatemalan Produce Trade Association to advance Guatemala’s position in the industry and marketplace. The association will address subjects that affect growing, exporting, importing, handling and promoting of fresh produce from Guatemala. The Association, initiated at a meeting at PMA’s Fresh Summit, and intends to concentrate on a broad range of topics from logistics to promotion.
The GPTA Association, which operates on a dues basis, will be open to all companies exporting or importing fresh produce from Guatemala, and will be managed by Priscilla Lleras-Bush of Prestige Resources/Solutions Associates. "Our purpose is for this group is to jointly work as a united front to enhance the environment for marketing and selling produce from Guatemala," says Lleras-Bush. “There are vital topics and solutions on our agenda that will bring Guatemalan products to the forefront of the industry and benefit importers and exporters to flourish in the U. S. market.”
To be part of this growing association and for more information on joining the association, please contact Lleras-Bush at telephone number (817) 793-3133 or email: prestige@1scom.net.
Source: Guatemalan Produce Trade Association
