Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part of our business.
Costa Berry International is a leader in varietal development, innovative farming practices and efficient farming operations. We currently grow in Morocco, China and Laos, with fruit exported and sold globally.
As Costa continues to expand its international footprint, we are establishing our first operation in Peru. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to support the evaluation and commercial advancement of new blueberry genetics – BluGenix – within one of the world’s most important blueberry growing regions.
Why Join Costa?
At Costa, our people are our strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
What we are looking for:
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced blueberry professional to contribute to Costa’s variety evaluation activities in Ica, in Southern Peru. Operating from a 25-hectare evaluation site, you’ll oversee trial execution, agronomic performance, commercial assessments and stakeholder engagement while helping generate the insights needed to inform Costa’s genetics program in the region.
Reporting to the General Manager – International Horticulture, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to evaluate new varieties, generate technical insights, support commercial decision-making and maintain strong working relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Success in this role will come from combining strong technical agronomy and variety evaluation expertise with commercial acumen, relationship management and the ability to operate effectively within a dynamic international environment.
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Applications are reviewed as they are received – don’t wait, apply today and grow your career with Costa! Assistance from recruitment agencies is not required and candidates presented will not be considered.