CORAL GABLES, FL - The third time’s the charm—and so is the first and second if you are a powerful industry player like Fresh Del Monte Produce. For the third year in a row, the fresh produce supplier has been named a Humankind 100 company. This year, the company jumped to #53 on the list, rising from its rank at #89 in 2023.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Humankind 100 company for the third consecutive year,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition reflects our steadfast commitment to generating sustainable, long-term value—not just for our shareholders, but for society as a whole. It is a testament to our tireless efforts in innovation, responsible growth, and our dedication to enhancing the well-being of the communities and ecosystems we serve. At Fresh Del Monte, we believe that by fostering positive change, we can contribute meaningfully to both humanity and the planet.”
Earning an esteemed spot on the 2024 list, Fresh Del Monte was recognized for its success in Crop Production ($62.7 billion), Economic Value ($1.4 billion), and Medical Services ($538 million):
- Crop Production: The production, harvesting, storage, transportation, or sale of food or bringing food to consumers
- Economic Value: Offering consumers goods and services that they value, paying employees for their labor in producing goods and services, and providing value for shareholders
- Medical Services: The production and distribution of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and the delivery of medical services contributing to life expectancy and quality of life
Humankind 100 is a distinguished honor celebrating the 100 U.S. public companies aiming to create large amounts of value. As a press release explained, Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall dollar amount a company creates for investors, consumers, employees, and society, and is therefore among some of the most ethical companies in the United States.
Complementing this exciting distinction, Fresh Del Monte was also recently recognized as one of the world’s most trusted companies by Newsweek, and it received a SEAL Business Award for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies.
Cheers to Fresh Del Monte Produce on its continued success! We will continue to report on industry recognitions like this, so stick around.
