Del Monte Fresh acquires two melon operations
Del Monte Fresh acquires two melon operations
Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. recently acquired two melon operations in Guatemala to further strengthen its position as a leader in the off shore melon season and as one of the world's leading fresh produce companies.
The combined acquired operations produced approximately 5 million boxes of cantaloupes and honeydews during the 2008 season. Neither company marketed their products under the "Del Monte" brand during the 2008 season.
The acquisition continues to demonstrate Del Monte Fresh's commitment to invest in its key core product categories as exemplified by the recent acquisition of Caribana, the Costa Rica banana and pineapple company it acquired June 22. The company also announced another strategic acquisition July 29: the melon assets of its 50 percent joint venture partner in Costa Rica.
Del Monte Fresh's combined operations throughout Costa Rica and Guatemala provide a season-long source of supply that will allow Del Monte Fresh to better serve the increasing needs of its North America customers with premium-quality "Del Monte" melons.
The firm stated that the changes demonstrate its continued commitment to grow its core product categories, further solidify its leadership position in the off shore melon season, and enable Del Monte to better service the growing needs of its key customers during the off-shore melon season.
The combined acquired operations produced approximately 5 million boxes of cantaloupes and honeydews during the 2008 season. Neither company marketed their products under the "Del Monte" brand during the 2008 season.
The acquisition continues to demonstrate Del Monte Fresh's commitment to invest in its key core product categories as exemplified by the recent acquisition of Caribana, the Costa Rica banana and pineapple company it acquired June 22. The company also announced another strategic acquisition July 29: the melon assets of its 50 percent joint venture partner in Costa Rica.
Del Monte Fresh's combined operations throughout Costa Rica and Guatemala provide a season-long source of supply that will allow Del Monte Fresh to better serve the increasing needs of its North America customers with premium-quality "Del Monte" melons.
The firm stated that the changes demonstrate its continued commitment to grow its core product categories, further solidify its leadership position in the off shore melon season, and enable Del Monte to better service the growing needs of its key customers during the off-shore melon season.