International Produce Group (IPG) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022. Headquartered in Salinas, CA, over the past 20 years it has developed into a major fruit, vegetable and dairy exporter with a dedicated customer base worldwide.
Over the last 18 months, to serve the growing needs of its customer base, it has grown its procurement and sales power with the addition of offices in Chile, Peru and most recently, Mexico. These offices will focus on sourcing high-quality produce for IPG’s growing customer base, as well as handling direct imports into these countries from other supply regions.
In Chile, Peru and Mexico, IPG will focus on its continued development of relationships with reliable growers with a commitment to the worldwide market. IPG develops symbiotic relationships between the grower and end receiver and maintains a fully integrated and renewable product chain.
Led by Rodrigo Baquedano, IPG sources from the best Chilean growers and exports a variety of commodities: primarily fresh grapes, cherries, berries, apples and citrus; and also stone fruit, mangos, kiwis and avocados. Chile produces more than 85 million boxes of grapes and 75 million boxes of cherries. With access to these crops, IPG Chile will give customers an edge in the world marketplace.
IPG Peru, led by Carla Robles, will primarily focus on grapes, avocados, citrus and berries, but will also source pomegranates, mangos and other items from the best growers in Peru. Peru is one of the fastest-growing and most high-quality produce regions. Peru is currently the #1 blueberry exporter in the world, and now one of the largest grape and avocado exporters. IPG Peru will provide customers with the most popular grape varieties such as Autumn Crisp and Sweet Globes, in IPG’s own private brands including IPG GOLD. IPG Peru will have access to close to 65 million boxes of grapes, 75 million boxes of avocados and 56 million boxes of blueberries in 2022.
IPG Mexico will be led by Karla Gonzalez and Gabriela M. Soto and primarily focus on avocados, berries, grapes, asparagus and broccoli. They will also source bananas, limes, mangos, papaya, watermelons and other items. IPG Mexico will also focus on sourcing from the best growers in the best quality and provide customers the best service available.
This expansion allows IPG to ship trusted brands such as IPG Gold and King Leon, while putting its footprint into three major growing regions. Through these three new offices, IPG is expanding its model of high-quality service and customer focus. Meanwhile, IPG will continue monitoring other countries and opportunities for expansion.
“This is a very exciting time for IPG and we want to thank our loyal customers and suppliers for meeting the challenge with us. This is just the beginning,” said Dalton Dovolis of IPG.
For more information:
Dalton Dovolis
International Produce Group
Tel: +1 (831) 754-9740
[email protected]
www.internationalproducegroup.com
