<p> <B>Daniel Ramirez Van Hoorde</b> is joining Ayco Farms as its new <B>General Manager</b> in Mexico. He will be responsible for leading the company’s team at Ayco’s <B>new office</b> in <B>Irapuato, Guanajuato</b> and partnering with growers in the marketing process and for food safety programs. Ayco’s Mexico operations encompasses both greenhouse and open field production; products include greenhouse bell peppers, English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, pole cucumbers, broccoli crowns, and asparagus, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/ayco_body_050114.jpg" alt="cropped_050114" /></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> “Daniel has the <B>perfect background</b> to run our team in Mexico,” said Avi Nir, CEO. “He brings a broad and diverse base of experience in both business and production areas. From putting together greenhouse projects to logistics to marketing, he has been involved in all facets of the industry. He is a <B>team builder</b> and a <B>team player</b>.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Daniel has spent his entire career in production agriculture. Prior to joining Ayco, he served as <B>COO</b> of <B>Indigo Growers SAPI de CV</b> where he rehabilitated greenhouses as well as updated packing areas, production systems, and food safety programs. He also marketed grape tomatoes and bell peppers.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “It is my job to guide and qualify each grower operation to ensure we are growing <B>safe, quality products</b>,” Daniel commented. “This will lead us to achieve our goals as growers and as a distributor.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> With the recent expansion in Mexico, Ayco is continuing to provide value and service for its clients, as well as create larger presence in the Western U.S. marketplace.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Congratulations on joining Ayco Farms, Daniel!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.aycofarms.com" target="_new"> Ayco Farms </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
