In recognition of the value of a strong network of international connections, Western Growers executives and members of the board visited Peru this week to learn more about the agricultural successes of the country.

The trip includes a meeting at the U.S. Embassy and tours of Vanguard International, Beta Agroindustrial, Mission Produce and more.

The trip included Western Growers Dave Puglia, President & CEO; De Ann Davis, Senior Vice President, Science; Walt Duflock, Senior Vice President, Innovation as well as Western Growers board members Catherine Fanucchi, Tri-Fanucchi Farms; Neill Callis, Turlock Fruit Company; Ryan Talley, Talley Farms; Albert Keck, Hadley Date Gardens; Ron Ratto, Ratto Bros.; Larry Cox, Coastline Family Farms; George Adam, Innovative Produce; Bruce Talbott, Talbott’s Mountain Gold; and Kevin Andrew, Illume Agriculture, LLC.

The group met with local Embassy officials to discuss trade and infrastructure; in addition, they visited Vanguard Peru, a vertically-integrated seedless grape grower and packer.