Fresh Del Monte Recognized as Humankind 100 Company for the Third Consecutive Year

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 24, 2024--

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, today announces it has been named a Humankind 100 company for the third year in a row for its success in Crop Production ($62.7 billion), Economic Value ($1.4 billion), and Medical Services ($538 million) — and, of course, operating in a manner that is a net positive for humanity. This year, Fresh Del Monte jumped to #53 on the Humankind 100 list after being ranked #89 in 2023. View the full list of 2024 honorees here.

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A Humankind 100 Company for 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Humankind 100 company for the third consecutive year,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Fresh Del Monte. “This recognition reflects our steadfast commitment to generating sustainable, long-term value — not just for our shareholders, but for society as a whole. It is a testament to our tireless efforts in innovation, responsible growth, and our dedication to enhancing the well-being of the communities and ecosystems we serve. At Fresh Del Monte, we believe that by fostering positive change, we can contribute meaningfully to both humanity and the planet.”

The Humankind 100 is a distinguished honor that celebrates the 100 U.S. public companies who aim to create large amounts of value — not just for investors, but humanity at large. Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall dollar amount a company creates for investors, consumers, employees, and society, and are therefore among some of the most ethical companies in the United States.

Fresh Del Monte’s outstanding achievements in the following areas earned it an esteemed spot on the 2024 list:

• Crop Production: The production, harvesting, storage, transportation, or sale of food or bringing food to consumers.
• Economic Value: Offering consumers goods and services that they value, paying employees for their labor in producing goods and services, and providing value for shareholders.
• Medical Services: The production and distribution of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and the delivery of medical services contributing to life expectancy and quality of life.

Fresh Del Monte was also recently recognized as one of the World’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek, and the company received a SEAL Business Award for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies.

To learn more about Fresh Del Monte’s sustainability efforts, visit freshdelmonte.com/our-approach/.

ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE ® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness, and reliability for over 135 years. The company also markets its products under the MANN™ brand and other related trademarks. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the “Science Based Targets” initiative. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, Fresh Del Monte Produce was ranked as one of “America’s Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek based on an independent survey rating companies on three different touchpoints, including customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust. Additionally, Newsweek recognized Fresh Del Monte Produce as one of the “ World’s Most Trustworthy Companies ” in 2024, spotlighting the brand’s success in building investor, consumer, and employee trust on a global scale. Fresh Del Monte Produce was also named a Humankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments in 2024, 2023 and 2022, which recognizes companies that substantially impact areas such as access to food and clean water, healthcare, and digital services. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FDP.

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