Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP)
George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9002, Cayman Islands Phone: 345-949-0100
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.freshdelmonte.com
Overview
Fresh Del Monte Produce expects to be squeezed and sniffed. Although not related to Del Monte Foods, the company holds the license to use the name on the fresh fruits and vegetables that it grows, transports, and markets worldwide. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, it holds the license on both fresh and canned products. The success of its Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet pineapples have made the company the world's largest pineapple producer, holding approximately 30% of the world market share. The firm is also one of the world's top banana producers, with some 14% of the world market share. Produce is grown on company-owned farms and purchased from contract growers worldwide.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: FDP) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £2,438.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 4.9% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £108.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (12.3%) |
| 2008 Employees | 40,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 14.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP)
| Chairman and CEO | Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, COO, and Director | Hani El-Naffy Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CFO | Richard Contreras Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP)
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