LOS ANGELES, CA - Supporting its customers has always been top of mind for Pacific Trellis Fruit, and the company continues to build upon that promise with its latest promotion. Marcial Hernandez Manzano has been promoted to Vice President of Supply and Operations and will lead the sourcing, operations, and quality control departments of the company’s fruit division.

“I am excited to continue to drive our import business forward, strengthening our grower partner relationships and exploring new opportunities worldwide. At the same time, we will seek to strengthen our structure and core business while looking to leading and innovative technology to improve upon our efficiencies and the service we provide,” said Hernandez Manzano.

Within the fruit division, he will oversee the categories of grapes, cherries, stonefruit, and citrus. His initial focus will be on the import side of the business.

As a press release noted, this reflects the organization’s strategy of delivering partner value, volume growth, and its reputation as a market leader.

“Marcial has been an integral part of the import business’s growth over the past eight years, forging strong relationships with growers from around the globe and being involved in all aspects of the business in order to understand and address supply and demand while providing solutions to our growers as well as customers,” said Josh Leichter, Chief Executive Officer. “With 20 years of experience in roles with increased responsibility within the fruit industry, Marcial will provide a strong foundation to support the Pacific Trellis Fruit vision and growth.”

Pacific Trellis Fruit noted that this promotion reflects the company’s ability to add strength to its operations in order to support the needs of its customers and suppliers in an ever-changing environment.

Congratulations to Marcial Hernandez Manzano on this new role!

Pacific Trellis Fruit