ABOUT US
Headquartered in Canada. In 2004, Sutherland planted their first orchards in Chile. Today, we grow, pack and market fruit in several countries.
Ricky Chong - Founding Partner
Ricky has been in the produce business for more than 37 years. Starting as an off-shore purchaser in 1994, traveling the world inspecting farms and orchards. 20 years of retail experience including National Produce Manager for a major supermarket chain. Ricky has managed all facets of the produce industry, is often consulted by his peers, a published author on produce handling and continues to grow our World Fresh global footprint annually.
Kim Hoang - Partner
Kim has been in the produce business for over 30 years. Beginning her career in the retail sector and joining the World Fresh team in 2011. Kim speaks English, Vietnamese, Cantonese & Mandarin languages, which gives her a clear advantage managing our sales in Asia. Kim is very knowledgeable and experienced in retail, wholesale, packing and logistics.
- Canada - Cherries | Blueberries | Apples | Stone Fruit
- USA (California & Washington States) - Cherries | Blueberries | Apples | Grapes | Stone Fruit
- Chile - Cherries | Blueberries | Apples | Grapes
- Spain - Cherries | Stone Fruit
- Australia - Cherries | Grapes
- Hong Kong - Wholly Owned Subsidiary "New Pacific Asia Fruit Company Limited"
Ricky Chong - Founding Partner
Ricky has been in the produce business for more than 37 years. Starting as an off-shore purchaser in 1994, traveling the world inspecting farms and orchards. 20 years of retail experience including National Produce Manager for a major supermarket chain. Ricky has managed all facets of the produce industry, is often consulted by his peers, a published author on produce handling and continues to grow our World Fresh global footprint annually.
Kim Hoang - Partner
Kim has been in the produce business for over 30 years. Beginning her career in the retail sector and joining the World Fresh team in 2011. Kim speaks English, Vietnamese, Cantonese & Mandarin languages, which gives her a clear advantage managing our sales in Asia. Kim is very knowledgeable and experienced in retail, wholesale, packing and logistics.