Fresh Del Monte Wins 2025 Sustainability Award for Sustainable Leadership

This award honors those proving that purpose-driven strategy can fuel growth

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 announced the company has been named a winner in the 2025 Sustainability Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The global leader and industry innovator was recognized in the Sustainability Leadership group for its outstanding work in advancing environmental and social impact while delivering measurable business results.

The Sustainability Awards honor the companies, products, projects, and individuals proving that purpose-driven strategy can fuel growth. Winners are selected by a panel of business-leader judges who evaluate performance, innovation, and quantifiable outcomes across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars.

“Sustainability has moved from aspiration to expectation,” said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “The 2025 Sustainability Awards celebrate those who embed ESG at the core of their operations—turning climate action, circular design, and community impact into real competitive advantage. We’re proud to recognize Fresh Del Monte for showing what’s possible when profit and planet share the same roadmap.”

Fresh Del Monte was honored for its commitment to sustainable practices and creating a positive impact throughout its supply chain, ultimately leading to the company achieving its Scope 1 and 2 reduction targets seven years ahead of schedule as reported in its 2023 Sustainability Report. This achievement is the result of several forward-thinking initiatives that reflect the company’s commitment to environmental impact. Key initiatives include modernizing its ocean fleet with six new fuel-efficient vessels, launching the Del Monte Zero® carbon-neutral pineapple, and implementing cutting-edge agriculture technology and software to monitor plant nutrient requirements, ultimately reducing nutrient runoff and associated emissions.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our teams across the globe,” said Hans Sauter, Fresh Del Monte Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D and Agriculture. “While we’re proud of what we’ve achieved, we know there is always more to be done—and we’ll continue advancing sustainable practices that protect our planet and benefit the communities we serve.”

To learn more about the Sustainability Awards, visit https://www.bintelligence.com/awards/sustainability-awards.

About Business Intelligence Group

The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike many industry award programs, these competitions are judged by seasoned business executives with real‑world experience. The organization’s proprietary scoring system measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards companies whose achievements are significant and measurable.

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. The company was also named a Humankind 100 Company for two consecutive years by Humankind Investments, which recognizes companies that substantially impact areas such as access to food and clean water, healthcare, and digital services. Fresh Del Monte has also been awarded the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards four times in the last five years (2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025). Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FDP.