About Us
About Us
Grove Fruit Growers is a social enterprise developing market access programs for fresh, dried, IQF and pureed tropical fruit grown by small-holder farmers in Cambodia.
In 2021, Grove Fruit was awarded a USAID, Feed the Future, Harvest II export access grant to facilitate export linkages between Cambodia and international markets. Through this grant, Grove Fruit is working to commercialize the Cambodian tropical fruit sector by supporting training and improving post-harvest handling, traceability and MRL testing services that will enable exports from Cambodia to international markets.
In 2018, Grove Land Holding Company began direct investments into sustainable agriculture programs, bringing much needed investment opportunities into the Cambodian market. We provide operational expertise and sustainable farming practices for our fruit investments.
Our 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 chair and co-founder of Grove Fruit Growers Co., Ltd. Coree leverages interests of international investors, government aid programs, and local expertise 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.