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Fresh Del Monte Sets New Standards in Sustainability with 2022 Report

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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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 fruits and vegetables, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet.

Key Points: 
  • 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 fruits and vegetables, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet.
  • Fresh Del Monte's dedication to customer satisfaction and sustainability was further underscored with the debut of the mini Honeyglow® pineapple last year.
  • Leading the fight against food waste, Fresh Del Monte diverted 93% of food waste from landfills in 2022.
  • Fresh Del Monte's 2022 Sustainability Report underscores the company's unwavering dedication to sustainability and serves as a testament to the company leading the way in conservation, sustainable agriculture, and innovation for A Brighter World Tomorrow™.

Applied UV to Introduce Airocide® Pro+ Air Food Preservation Solution Designed to Control Ethylene Levels and Extend Shelf Life at the Global Produce & Floral Show, Together With Canon Virginia, a Subsidiary of Canon U.S.A.

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Applied UV, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUVI), a leader in global food security, air quality, and intelligent building solutions, today announced its new product, the Airocide® Pro+ air purification system for food preservation, will be on display at the Global Produce & Floral Show, October 19 - 21, 2023, booth #3421 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

Key Points: 
  • On a global scale, the main contributor to food waste is fruits and vegetables with an estimated 45-50% of all harvested fresh products being lost or wasted within the food supply chain.
  • This is roughly 1.3 billion tons of food, which equates to $680 billion of wasted fruits and vegetables each year.
  • While refrigeration and humidity control will slow ripening and decay, they will not halt ethylene production.
  • This makes ethylene control absolutely necessary in the cold chain.

Fresh Del Monte’s Tricont Logistics Sees 200% Growth in Three Years, Rebrands with New Website

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Tricont Trucking & Logistics, the inland logistics arm of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., announced today a new website and branding to enhance its customer experience and broaden its customer base.

Key Points: 
  • Tricont Trucking & Logistics, the inland logistics arm of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., announced today a new website and branding to enhance its customer experience and broaden its customer base.
  • This comes as the company has seen expansion over the last few years due to providing complete third-party logistics services.
  • While Tricont’s biggest customer is Fresh Del Monte, the logistics company has been offering more and more of its top-tier services to others in need of varied logistics solutions.
  • “Fresh Del Monte has been relying on Tricont Trucking and Tricont Logistics for years, with great success, to move fresh produce on time and in full,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO.

Fresh Del Monte Named Humankind 100 Company for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. , one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, is pleased to announce it has been named a Humankind 100 Company for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. , one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, is pleased to announce it has been named a Humankind 100 Company for the second year in a row.
  • Fresh Del Monte earned a spot on the Humankind top 100 due to Crop Production ($26.1 B), Economic Value ($2.0 B), and Medical Services ($745.6 M).
  • "Being recognized as a Humankind Company for the second consecutive year demonstrates our dedication to making a positive impact,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Fresh Del Monte.
  • Fresh Del Monte was also recently honored as one of America's Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek for the second consecutive year.

Fresh Del Monte Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc is being recognized for its work in sustainability by two different leading sustainability organizations that honor companies doing good for the planet.

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc is being recognized for its work in sustainability by two different leading sustainability organizations that honor companies doing good for the planet.
  • Del Monte received the SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across its agricultural value chain.
  • Additionally, the company was shortlisted for a World Sustainability Award in the New Launch category for the Del Monte Zero™ pineapple.
  • Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of everything we do and our reduction in emissions and the Del Monte Zero™ pineapple showcases how these two go hand in hand,” said Hans Sauter, Fresh Del Monte’s Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of R&D.

nomu.group and jalebi.io are developing an AI dedicated to streamline restaurant operations in Middle East & Africa

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, as they strive to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry in MENA.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, as they strive to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry in MENA.
  • With a focus on reliability, sustainability and profitability, both companies are committed to delivering real and visible results for restaurant owners and operators of all sizes.
  • Through the partnership, restaurants will benefit from an end-to-end solution that streamlines demand planning, optimizes inventory, and maximizes profits.
  • Over the coming days, both companies will invest sizable resources towards building a world-class offering that brings the most cutting-edge innovation in restaurant and food technology to everyday businesses.

nomu.group and jalebi.io are developing an AI dedicated to streamline restaurant operations in Middle East & Africa

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Theft, Partnership, Del Monte, Food, Food technology, Forecasting, Restaurant, ESG, Asset management, Retail, Subway

The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, as they strive to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry in MENA.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, as they strive to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry in MENA.
  • With a focus on reliability, sustainability and profitability, both companies are committed to delivering real and visible results for restaurant owners and operators of all sizes.
  • Through the partnership, restaurants will benefit from an end-to-end solution that streamlines demand planning, optimizes inventory, and maximizes profits.
  • Over the coming days, both companies will invest sizable resources towards building a world-class offering that brings the most cutting-edge innovation in restaurant and food technology to everyday businesses.

Fresh Del Monte and Sustainable Food Maker Vertage Partner to Expand Distribution of Healthy Foods

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005146/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005146/en/
    The partnership is part of Fresh Del Monte’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and healthy living and provides commercial opportunities for both companies.
  • “Vertage shares our commitment to sustainable, healthy eating, and we’re excited for the possibilities this alliance will bring,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO at Fresh Del Monte.
  • As consumer demand for clean-label, healthier products continues to rise, Vertage and Fresh Del Monte are well positioned to deliver products that are nutritious, convenient and affordable.
  • “Fresh Del Monte has an incredible legacy as a global leader in fresh, healthy eating and we are honored to partner with them,” said Tim Wildin, CEO at Vertage.

TCC Adds Seasoned Supply Chain Finance Veterans Ken Rosenberg and Ed McNamara to its Team, Names Automotive Industry Advisor Tom Goss to Board

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Former University of Michigan Athletic Director Tom Goss has been named Senior Advisor for Automotive Business Development.

Key Points: 
  • Former University of Michigan Athletic Director Tom Goss has been named Senior Advisor for Automotive Business Development.
  • Both Rosenberg and McNamara bring more than 30 years of experience in global trade and supply chain finance to their new roles.
  • Rosenberg pioneered the concept of outsourcing inventory ownership of goods in the supply chain industry and using trading techniques to finance international trade transactions.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Edmund McNamara, Tom Goss and Ken Rosenberg to the TCC team.

The Simply Good Foods Company Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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DENVER, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) (“Simply Good Foods” or the “Company”), a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products under the Quest™ and Atkins™ brands, today announced a CEO succession plan.

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  • Joseph E. Scalzo to Transition to Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Effective July 7, 2023, and Serve through Company’s Fiscal Year End 2024
    DENVER, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) (“Simply Good Foods” or the “Company”), a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products under the Quest™ and Atkins™ brands, today announced a CEO succession plan.
  • Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM), has been named President, Chief Operating Officer and CEO Elect and a member of the Simply Good Foods Board of Directors, effective April 3, 2023.
  • As CEO of Simply Good Foods and its predecessor Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Mr. Scalzo has overseen a period of profound growth, innovation and value creation for nearly 10 years.
  • With trusted brands, an industry-leading e-commerce platform and a culture of innovation, Simply Good Foods has tremendous potential.