CORAL GABLES, FL - Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced its debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show (Booth #5013), in New York City from June 29 to July 1. The global leader in pineapple innovation will bring its mouthwatering portfolio of distinctive pineapple products and showcase its role in growing the worldwide popularity of this precious fruit.

“Summer Fancy Food Show offers a tremendous opportunity for discovering how Fresh Del Monte is pushing the boundaries of pineapple innovation, and we look forward to sharing why consumers all over the world are clamoring for our on-trend, delicious fruit,” states Danny Dumas, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Product Management of Fresh Del Monte, in the recent release. “Whether you’re looking to enhance a retail business, find distinctive gifts or create memorable menus, our wide assortment of unique and flavorful pineapple products lead the category and are designed to meet the needs of today’s ever-changing culinary landscape in a sustainable way while addressing consumers’ evolving taste preferences.”

The company will showcase the following products, which appeal to health-minded consumers, gift-givers, and foodies alike:

• Rubyglow® Pineapple is the most exclusive pineapple Fresh Del Monte has ever brought to market — a cross between a traditional pineapple and the deep red–skinned Morada variety, which is typically inedible. The visually stunning fruit features a deep red outer shell and citrine-yellow flesh that offers a smooth, tropical flavor with low acidity. Retailing at $395, it represents the pinnacle of luxury in fresh produce.
• The popular, trend-right Pinkglow® Pineapple features a unique, pink-hued flesh, resulting from the presence of lycopene, a natural pigment also found in tomatoes and watermelons. It offers a sweeter, less acidic taste compared to traditional pineapple and is harvested without their crowns to promote sustainable replanting practices.
• Honeyglow® Pineapple is an extra sweet pineapple that ripens more slowly on the stem and is hand-harvested at peak sweetness. Grown in Costa Rica on Sustainably Grown-certified farms by SCS Global Services, each pineapple features a distinctive honey-colored shell that matches its golden goodness within.
• The carbon neutral Del Monte Zero® Pineapple represents the company’s commitment to sustainability, grown using practices aimed at minimizing environmental impact and supporting broader goals of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable agriculture.
  Del Monte Gold® By Air delivers extra sweet pineapples that are airfreighted within 48 hours after having being quality selected and handpicked, to ensure maintaining the superior quality and ultimate freshness, from farm to fork.

Fresh Del Monte invites fruit lovers, retailers, and industry partners attending Summer Fancy Food Show to visit booth #5013 for a closer look at its retail-ready and foodservice offerings, enjoy complimentary tastings, and discuss potential partnerships.

For more information, visit www.freshdelmonte.com or follow Fresh Del Monte Produce on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

LOS ANGELES, CA - Progressive Produce is excited to announce that Andy Webb has accepted the role of Vice President of Business Development.

“Andy has consistently made Progressive Produce and our Partners better with his ability to realize new value creation,” said Cory Stahl, VP of Sales. "With his sales experience throughout all sectors of the food industry and having worked with all commodity teams at Progressive, we're really excited to see how Andy enhances us in his new role." Webb will be working across everything Progressive does, including produce and 3PL services, to continue Progressive's ongoing growth strategy.

Webb, a husband and father of three energetic children, resides in Orange County, California. As a 15-year produce veteran having worked in packaging, logistics, and sales, Webb has demonstrated his passion for produce, leadership qualities, and ability to partner with customers to help them achieve their goals. Webb particularly embodies the company’s Core Values of being relentless in our pursuit of excellence and doing what we say we’ll do.

In response to the new role, Andy commented, “I’m deeply honored and thrilled to take on my new role with Progressive Produce. The opportunity to make a big impact and help our company grow is very exciting to me. I have so much appreciation for our Progressive family, and I look forward to helping Progressive and our Partners achieve our goals.”

Scott Leimkuhler, SVP of Sales and Marketing, added in the press release, “Andy's natural ability to spot opportunities and align them with our company and our partners is what makes him successful. Andy has utilized Progressive’s Proven Process, creating great results for over a decade. I have no doubt that he will help take our company to even greater heights in this new role.”