Providing High Quality import / export services for your business
Discover Latin America Like Never Before
Providing High Quality import / export services for your business
Andean Connection Import / Export Company
What We Do
At Andean Connection, we specialize in providing reliable supplementary produce supply for larger wholesalers, ensuring seamless operations during periods of heightened demand or supply chain challenges. As a small wholesale produce importer, we focus on delivering high-quality products and personalized service to meet the unique needs of our clients.
In addition to supporting wholesalers, we collaborate with food distribution companies and avocado product producers seeking dependable raw fruit supply. Our mission is to offer a timely, efficient, and fair-priced solution that adds value to our clients’ operations. Looking ahead, we aim to expand into additional produce markets and support other Colombian businesses in successfully entering and thriving in the US market. At Andean Connection, we are committed to fostering partnerships that bridge cultures and deliver excellence.
How We Do It
At Andean Connection, we leverage strong partnerships in Colombia and Mexico to provide a dependable supply of premium-quality avocados at competitive prices. Our commitment to excellence is supported by cutting-edge transportation technology that ensures the integrity of our products from farm to delivery.
We maintain a seamless cold chain process, beginning at the packing house and continuing through every stage of transportation. Using refrigerated containers for ground shipping and cargo shipments, our avocados are kept fresh and in optimal condition. Once in the U.S., our products connect with a cold chain warehouse in the Houston area, allowing us to deliver a reliable and consistently high-quality product to our customers. At every step, we prioritize efficiency and excellence to meet your needs.
Why We Do It
At Andean Connection, our mission is to bridge the gap between Latin America and the United States by connecting U.S. buyers with high-quality products from the region. By fostering these connections, we help Latin American businesses unlock the immense potential of the U.S. market, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration.
We believe that increasing trade and business between these two vibrant cultures benefits both sides. The United States, as a global hub for commerce, offers unparalleled opportunities for business expansion, while Latin America’s developing economies gain access to new markets and resources to fuel their growth. Our purpose is to build lasting partnerships that promote economic synergy and cultural exchange, creating value for businesses and communities in both regions.
Company Bio
Andean Connection is dedicated to bridging the gap between high-quality Colombian and Mexican businesses and the US market, showcasing the finest products Colombia and Mexico has to offer to American consumers. Our initial focus is on avocados, capitalizing on Colombia’s optimal growing conditions and advanced agricultural techniques to provide the US market with premium organic avocados year-round. As a small wholesale supplier, we pride ourselves on supporting larger wholesalers by offering supplementary supplies during times of high demand or supply chain disruptions. Our mission is to deliver a seamless and high-quality purchasing experience at fair prices, ensuring that our customers receive the best products promptly. Through Andean Connection, we aim to build strong business relationships and contribute to the economic synergy between the United States, Colombia, and Mexico.
Team Bio
As a dual US-Colombian citizen, I have spent my life navigating and embracing the rich cultures and opportunities of both countries. Growing up between the United States and Colombia has given me a unique perspective and the ability to bridge diverse communities effectively. I earned my bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship from Montana State University, where I developed a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines. Driven by a passion to create meaningful connections between the two nations, I envisioned a business that not only leverages my bicultural background but also fosters economic and cultural exchanges. This vision led me to establish Andean Connection, a venture that embodies my commitment to uniting the strengths of the US and Colombia.
Mission Statement
The Andean Connection company exists to provide the American audience with an experience and wealth of organic produce that could previously only be found in Latin America.
Core Values
Quality, Service, Equity. We believe in providing the highest quality products to our customers with excellent and timely service while offering fair prices for produce to the growers is the best way to serve our customers and provide a sustainable business.
Products We Sell
We sell CAT 1 Hass and Mendez avocados from Mexico ranging from size 32-96. Specifically, we sell 32s, 36s, 40s, 48s, 60s, 70s, 84s, 96s. Prices vary significantly by size, and we sell in units of 10 pallets.
Certifications of Suppliers
a.) Global GAP
b.) GRASP
c.) Sedex
d.) Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria
e.) BRCGS