Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing want you to build a produce snowman

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and its subsidiary, Mann Packing Co., have announced the company's first-ever Fruit and Veggie Holiday Snowman Contest.

The contest challenges contestants to build a snowman out of Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. fruits and vegetables, according to a news release. From Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, interested contestants can join the challenge and compete to have their one-of-a-kind snowman shared on Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing Co.’s social media accounts for a chance to win coupons for their whole family, the release said.

To enter, contestants can share a picture of their fruit and veggie-inspired snowman creations by tagging @delmontefresh and @veggiesmadeeasy on social media with the hashtag #FDMSnowMann2023 or by mailing their picture to: Fresh Del Monte Marketing, 241 Sevilla Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134.

 "The holidays are all about family, friends and fun which is why we strongly encourage each of our consumers to participate in our creative snowman contest," Melissa MacKay, vice president of marketing North America for Fresh Del Monte Produce, said in the release. "We look forward to reviewing every submission and selecting the most unique produce crafted art when choosing our three lucky winners."

All entries will be judged by Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. sponsors based on the creative use of fruits and vegetables, holiday spirit and imagination. Three winners will be announced Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2024, via posts shared on the @delmontefresh and @veggiesmadeeasy Instagram accounts, with the winners receiving their prizes in the following days, the release said.

Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co.’s Fruit and Veggie Holiday Snowman Contest prizes include:

• First place —Free fruits and vegetables for a year ($1,200 value). The winner will receive $50 worth of Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing Co. coupons per month for the 2024 calendar year and have their snowman creation shared as a post on Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. social media accounts.
• Second place — Free fruits and vegetables for the 2024 calendar year ($200 value). The winner will receive $100 worth of Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing Co. coupons for the 2024 calendar year.
• Third place — Free fruits and vegetables for the 2024 calendar year ($100 value).  The winner will receive $50 worth of Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing Co. coupons for the 2024 calendar year.