PERU - Produce Inspectors of America (PIA) is continuing its international growth with the addition of a new operation in Peru. The company’s goal is to offer new alternatives while providing the same quality services that PIA already offers in the U.S., Europe, ASIA and Chile.
“We would like to provide Peruvians growers, exporters and direct importers a source for quality information in making the most informed decisions before they ship the fruit to abroad. Our first steps in Peru is going to be working with Asparagus, one of the most emblematic products from Peru and also with blueberries; an industry that is starting in Peru with a huge potential. Later, we want to focus in Avocados, Grapes, Pomegranate and mangoes,” Juan Pablo Caballero, General Manager PIA-USA, tells me.
Matias Bustamante will be managing the new operation. His team will arrive in Peru at the end of August (2014) will plans to be up and running at the beginning of September. He is an agricultural engineer Graduated from Universidad De Chile. He also has a Master in Pest and Disease.
Matias has been working for PIA for more than 4 years. He spent his first 2 years working in the U.S. in Miami and Philadelphia. Since 2012 he has been in charge of our operations in ASIA, specifically China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.”
“We are excited to be expanding our business into Peru and are very confident that our experience and processes will help improve arrivals while avoiding quality issues and rejections,” Juan Pablo notes.
Congrats, PIA, on your international expansion and continued growth.
