About Us
Mission
The Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) aligns leading U.S. importers and industry service providers towards the goal of positively impacting trade of Guatemala grown fruits and vegetables exported to the U.S. The association creates a forum for members to discuss and implement brand awareness, world class standards, promotion and interaction with government agencies.
GPTA Membership Vision and Focus
- Focus on Integrity Partnerships Between Importers with Exporters
- IPM Programs and Traceability
- Environmental Safety Standards
- Focus on High Quality Products From Importers
- Product and Country Confidence
- Consistent year-round Quality
- Focus on Reliable Partnerships Between Importers and Buyers
- Dependability and Loyal Partnerships
- Trust and Confidence in Consistency
Association Chairmen
Robert Colescott
Robert Colescott
Robert Colescott
President and CEO of Southern Specialties
Jay Rodriguez
Robert Colescott
Robert Colescott
President and CEO of Crystal Valley Foods
Association Management
Priscilla Lleras and Jodean Robbins Duarte
Proud Members
Agricultural Marketing Services
Ben Bud Growers
CarbAmericas/Worldwide Frozen Foods
Crystal Valley Foods
Farm Direct Supply, LLC
Growers Are Us
J&C Tropicals
Maya Fresh Group
Southern Specialties
Tomahawk Produce Inc.
Advance Customs Brokers International
Customized Brokers/Crowley
Gurpa
Seaboard Marine
The Perishable Specialist
Connect With Importer Membership
Agricultural Marketing Services
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
Agricultural Marketing Services
10305 NW 41st Street, Suite 209
Doral, FL 33178
Rep: Michael Sullivan
Email: msullivan.ams@gmail.com
Telephone: 305-591-2331
Ben Bud Growers
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
Agricultural Marketing Services
1847 NE 25th Street
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Rep: Andy Wilson
Email: awilson@ben-bud.com
Telephone: 561-347-3120
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
800 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 110
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Rep: Daniel Pollak
Email: dpollak@carbamericas.com
Rep: Jeff Friedman
Email: jl.friedman@carbamericas.com
Telephone: 954-786-0000
Crystal Valley Foods
Farm Direct Supply, LLC
CarbAmericas/World Wide Frozen Foods
6901 NW 41 St.
Miami, FL 33166
Rep: Jay Rodriguez
Email: jay@crystalvalleyfoods.com
Telephone: 305-591-6567
Farm Direct Supply, LLC
Farm Direct Supply, LLC
Farm Direct Supply, LLC
550 W. Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 470
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Rep: Chris Horrell
Email: chris@farmdirectsupply.com
Rep: Raul Hanza
Email: raul@farmdirectsupply.co
Growers Are Us
Maya Fresh Group
Growers Are Us
6831 Pinehurst Drive
Miami, FL 33015
Rep: Daniel Wahl
Email: growersareus@gmail.com
Telephone: 305-606-2675
J&C Tropicals
Maya Fresh Group
Growers Are Us
10200 NW 21st Street, Suite 112
Miami, FL 33172
Rep: Jessie Capote
Rep: Luis Cintron
Rep: Denise Gomez
Email: jessie@jctropicals.us
Email: luis@jctropicals.us
Email: dgomez@jctropicals.us
Telephone: 305-255-5100
Maya Fresh Group
Maya Fresh Group
Southern Specialties
1501 NW 12th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Rep: Shani Nir
Email: shani.nir@aycofarms.com
Rep: Avi Nir
Email: avi.nir@aycofarms.com
Rep: Anthony Giuffreda
Email: anthony.giuffreda@aycofarms.com
Telephone: 954-788-6800
Southern Specialties
Tomahawk Produce Inc.
Southern Specialties
1400 SW 6th Ct., Suite B
Pompano Beach, FL 33069-4531
Rep: Robert Colescott
Rep: Carlos Solf
Email: rcolescott@southernspecialties.net
Email: csolf@southernspecialties.net
Telephone: 954-784-6500
Tomahawk Produce Inc.
Tomahawk Produce Inc.
Tomahawk Produce Inc.
P.O. Box 3077
Shell Beach, CA 73448
Rep: Steve Hin
Rep: Tom Isreal
Email: steve@tomahawkproduce.com
Email: tom@tomahawkproduce.com
Telephone: 805-773-1021
Connect with Industry Providers
Advance Customs Brokers International
Advance Customs Brokers International
Advance Customs Brokers International
Advance Customs Brokers International
1400 NW 79th Ave.
Miami, FL 33126
Rep: Maria Bermudez
Rep: Patricia Compres
Email: maria@advancecustomsbrokers.com
Email: pat@advancecustomsbrokers.com
Tele: 786-476-0700
Customized Brokers/Crowley
Advance Customs Brokers International
Advance Customs Brokers International
10205 N.W. 108th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
Rep: Alicia Pelaez
Rep: Jose Hidalgo-Suarez
Email: alicia@customizedbrokers.com
Email: jose.hidalgo-suarez@crowley.com
Telephone: 305-471-8989
Gurpa
Advance Customs Brokers International
Seaboard Marine LTD
Blvd. Industriales 2000, #201, Cuidad Industrial
Leon, Guanajuato, 37490
Rep: Gustavo Guraieb Ranth, CEO
Rep: Victor Bolanos Yanez, Commercial Manager
Rep: Fatima Plascencia de Anda
Email: gguraieb@gurpa.com.mx
Email: vbolanos@gurpa.com.mx
Email: fplascencia@gurpa.com.mx
Telephone: +52 477 253 9676
Seaboard Marine LTD
The Perishable Specialist, Inc.
Seaboard Marine LTD
8001 SW 79th Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Rep: Hilda Garcia
Rep: Jose Concepcion
Rep: Frank Perez
Email: hilda.garcia@seaboardmarine.com
Email: jose.concepcion@seaboardmarine.com
Email: frank.perez@seaboardmarine.com
Telephone: 305-863-4444
The Perishable Specialist, Inc.
The Perishable Specialist, Inc.
The Perishable Specialist, Inc.
9831 NW 58 Street - Unit NO. 131
Doral, FL 33178
Rep: Frank A. Ramos
Rep: Ana Ramos
Email: frank@theperishablespecialist.com
ana@theperishablespecialist.com
Telephone: 305-477-9906
MEMBERSHIP VIDEOS - LEARN MORE ABOUT US!
GPTA Association
Leadership and Vision
AMS - Agricultural Marketing Services
From Farm to Packers
CRYSTAL VALLEY FOODS
Nothing but the Best Produce for every customer!
GROWERS ARE US
From our Fields to your Meals!
Harvest Sensations
Sensationally Fresh
Southern Specialties
30 Years of Growing Something Special