Vanguard International Co., Ltd.

Vanguard International was formed in 1991 by Craig Stauffer and Guy Kisling to link North American growers with customers around the world. Since then, we have aggressively expanded our global capabilities and now market our growers in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia to our customers world wide.

Our mission is to be"the leading global fresh fruit and vegetable marketing and distributing company"by acting as a positive and effective servicing link in the distribution chain. We, as a team, will position Vanguard as an aggressive and forward-thinking international marketing and service organization dedicated to creating value for both our growers and customers. Vanguard places extreme importance on desire, dedication, integrity, perseverance and teamwork.

We provide a total service package. Out in the field, we start with the finest product grown by superior growers with whom we have very close relationships. Our Quality Assurance inspectors insure the right product is selected, packed and delivered. Vanguard logistics, operations, freight forwarding and documentation services provide our growers and our customers with the timely and accurate information they require to quickly speed product from field to market.

Our knowledgeable team understands the needs of our growers and our customers, and is eager to provide personalized service. When you do business with Vanguard, you do business with a global team who has your best interests in mind at all times. We do everything possible to foster long-term relationships with our partners.

Our global network provides Vanguard customers the ability to select the best product available worldwide regardless of the time of year. If nature grows it, we deliver it.