Del Monte Fresh Produce expands organic fresh-cut fruit production

(Photo courtesy Del Monte Fresh)

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce NA Inc. is expanding its organic fresh-cut fruit production in the U.S. and Canada.

“We are excited to now be expanding and processing organic fresh-cut fruit,” Kirk Teske, vice president of product management and sales for Del Monte’s fresh-cut North America division, said in a news release. 

“Our team is always working to find new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our consumers, and we are excited to offer our customers greater freshness and efficiencies in the organic fresh-cut fruit category. We’re committed to providing our customers with new and existing products that fit their various lifestyles and look forward to getting the freshest produce in their hands.”

The expansion will allow Fresh Del Monte to continue growing its fresh-cut fruit and organic fresh-cut fruit businesses nationally, while diversifying its variety of produce SKUs, according to the release.

Fresh Del Monte has offered conventional fresh-cut fruit processing nationwide for more than 20 years, according to the release, and its expansion to organic fresh-cut fruit production comes as a result of popular trends and rising demand for organic products.

The organic fresh-cut fruit expansion will allow for added retail convenience, as fruit will be cut to order prior to distribution. Since fruits cannot be cut in-store, this process eliminates a hassle for retail stores and will help continue to incrementally grow retail sales, according to the release. The company said produce is cut-to-order at each facility for direct, next day deliveries and pickups.
 

Related:
Organic Grower Summit 2021 announced 
Packaging expectations rising for organic consumers
How retailers can move more organic produce

 

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