Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.
Hernandez Manzano will lead the sourcing, operations and quality control departments of the Fruit Division, according to a news release.
“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,” Pacific Trellis Fruit CEO Josh Leichter said in the release. “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.”
The initial focus of Hernandez Manzano will be on the import side of the business and reflects the organization’s strategy of delivering partner value, volume growth and a reputation as a market leader, the release said.
“I am excited to continue to drive our import business forward, strengthening our grower partner relationships and exploring new opportunities worldwide,” Hernandez Manzano said. “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.”
