Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) has issued a clear statement reinforcing its independence and financial stability following reports surrounding the bankruptcy and litigation proceedings involving Del Monte Foods Inc.
The company emphasized that it is a fully independent, publicly traded entity with no financial, operational, or governance ties to Del Monte Foods Inc., which is a privately held U.S. company owned by a parent organization based in Singapore.
“There is absolutely no affiliation between the two companies,” Fresh Del Monte stated. “Our financial performance and operations remain unaffected by the legal or financial challenges currently facing Del Monte Foods Inc.”
While both companies share rights to the Del Monte® name through historical licensing agreements, Fresh Del Monte owns the rights for prepared food products in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, while Del Monte Foods Inc. holds rights to the brand for prepared food in the U.S. Fresh Del Monte retains full control over the brand for fresh and fresh-cut produce worldwide.
Fresh Del Monte reassured customers, partners, and investors that it continues to operate with full stability and strategic focus. The company, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, operates in over 90 countries and is recognized as a global leader in fresh produce and pineapple innovation.
“Our business remains strong and forward-looking,” the statement continued. “We are financially healthy and committed to long-term value creation.”
Fresh Del Monte will report its second quarter 2025 earnings as scheduled on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
The announcement serves to reaffirm confidence in Fresh Del Monte’s operations and its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, Del Monte®-branded products and services across global markets.
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