About Us
Our Mission
A woman-owned company on a mission to transform the agriculture industry in Cambodia by providing farmers with access to global markets and training to meet international standards.
Connecting local farmers with buyers worldwide, Grove Fruit Growers, ensures fair prices, improved farming practices, and sustainable livelihoods. The sustainable development project began when Grove Fruit Growers purchased a 110-acre mango farm in Srey Noy, Cambodia. Through this project, farmers and surrounding villagers are now supported with living wages, food staples, clean water and farm education support. The success of this small-scale program was the catalyst for expanding knowledge and support nationally throughout Cambodia.
Grove Fruit Growers financially supports Love to Progress People. A Cambodian nonprofit empowering impoverished communities with food, education and healthcare services.
Together, we can build a future where Cambodian fruit is recognized worldwide, and its farmers thrive in a fair, sustainable market.
Meet Our Professional Team
Coree
Co-Founder
As founder of Axus International, an American based international food distribution company, Coree brings years of experience in international trade and agriculture to Cambodia as founder of Grove Fruit Growers Co., Ltd. and Grove Fruit Growers USA, LLC. Coree provides sustainable agriculture expertise and leverages interests of international investors, government aid programs, and Cambodian companies and farmers to create opportunities for sustainable investment and agriculture within the Cambodian market. Coree holds a Graduate Degree in Global Development Practice and Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems from Harvard University.
Charles
Co-Founder
Charles, co-founder of Grove Fruit Growers, Co., Ltd., uses his extensive management and operational expertise to ensure Grove Fruit Growers, Co., Ltd is profitable and operates efficiently. Charles has a background in technology and global operations in the high-tech industry, where he managed and directed operations in the USA, Asia and Europe for over 25 years. Charles has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from University of Idaho.
Lorenzo
Community Outreach Partner
Lorenzo moved to Cambodia to make an impact in the local community through his non-profit organization, LTPP. As community liaison and NGO partner, Lorenzo provides community outreach support by managing Grove Fruit’s charitable activities at a local level. Through his NGO he coordinates food donation programs and support educational opportunities in rural villages on behalf of Grove Fruit.
Vanna
Farm Operations Manager
Vanna serves as Grove Fruit’s Farm and Operations Manager. Vanna was awarded a scholarship to study overseas shortly after the Khmer Rouge Genocide, and he received a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Bryanske State Agriculture University. Vanna returned to Cambodia as one of the foremost experts in Cambodian agriculture. Vanna manages Grove Fruit’s farm, operations, and the Srey Noy farmers cooperative. Vanna speaks Khmer, Russian, and English.
