The global fruit industry bids farewell to one of the greats: Peter Kopke, Sr., who dedicated more than 60 years of his life to developing a global import network that revolutionized the North American market with a year-round supply of fresh fruit. A good friend of ChileThe continuity of the family business was also a priority for Peter Kopke Sr. In 1998, William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. received the Friend of Chile Award, an honor it received again in 2007 and 2008. That same year, Peter Kopke Jr. received the Friend of Chile Award, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in promoting bilateral trade. Peter Kopke Sr. will be remembered for his leadership and his ability to build bridges all across the supply chain.