McAllen, TX — Martin Ley, vice president of Nogales, AZ-based Del Campo Supreme, was the repicient of the 2011 Mexican Produce Exporter of the Year award, presented at the inaugural America Trades Produce (ATP) conference in McAllen, TX.
Presented by Ken Whitacre, publisher and editorial director of PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine, the award recognized Ley's accomplishments in furthering trade between Mexico and the United States and Canada.
Members of the Nogales, AZ-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and McAllen, TX-based Texas Produce Association — joint organizers of the ATP conference — overwhelmingly nominated Ley for his distinguished service on various industry and voluntary boards in support of Mexican agriculture.
Ley's recognition was given on the final day of the conference, which hosted Mexican produce importers, exporters, service suppliers, buyers and others allied to the trade.
Source: PRODUCE BUSINESS