Organto Foods Inc. announced that Alejandro Maldonado has agreed to join the Organto board of directors, subject to approval of required documentation by the TSX Venture Exchange. Jeff Klenda, a current member of the board of directors will be stepping down effective immediately. Alejandro Maldonado is President and Chairman of Alpasa Farms, a strategic supply partner of Organto. Alpasa is also a strategic investor in Organto. Alejandro is the President of the Berry Growers Association of Mexico and his family has deep roots in the Mexican avocado industry. He is a current delegate for the Association of Producers and Packers of Avocado in Mexico (APEAM), a private, non-profit association made up of avocado exporters and packers; and the only cooperative recognized by the USDA and SAGARPA. His deep industry knowledge and supply chain expertise is expected to be an invaluable asset to Organto.