Salvador Montoya
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Bulevard Villa Del Mar No. 251
Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
01152-622-200-292

Salvador is a native of Guaymas. He learned much of his citrus background from his father, who had been growing since the 1940's. He studied Agronomy from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. After working in the citrus industry in the United States, Salvador returned to Guaymas in 1981 and introduced new technology to his family's business. 

In the valley of Guaymas, the ranch soil is desert and arid, so Salvador incorporated new drip systems and sprays systems to conserve precious water supplies. Salvador produces and ships navel and Valencia oranges to Cris-P Produce. He is also growing watermelons and cantaloupes.

The navel oranges started production back in 1985, but it wasn't until 2001 after noticing a shift in consumers' interests and needs that he begun exporting his oranges under the natura label. He not only saw the advantages of a well defined growing market, but his interest in maintaining a healthy orchard free of chemicals and pesticides were a factor in his decision to shift directions in his business.