Fresh Del Monte Named 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award Winner for Fourth Time in Five Years

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Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) has been awarded the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category, marking its fourth recognition in five years. The company achieved its greenhouse gas reduction targets of 27.5% for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions seven years ahead of its 2030 goal.

As the first global fruit and vegetable marketer to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Fresh Del Monte implemented several key strategies to exceed its emissions goals, including:

• Replacing its North American ocean fleet with six new hydrodynamic vessels
• Introducing Del Monte Zero® Pineapple, a carbon-neutral product
• Employing advanced technology to monitor plant nutrients and reduce emissions

The company has now set a new goal of 30% reduction by 2030 compared to its 2019 baseline, while continuing initiatives in regenerative agriculture, waste revalorization, and digital farm management.

Leading producer, marketer, and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables recognized for achieving reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., (NYSE: FDP) one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, was recently awarded a 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category, which celebrates leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices. Fresh Del Monte was recognized for achieving its reduction targets of 27.5% for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal. This represents the fourth time in five years Fresh Del Monte has received the prestigious award in recognition for its commitment to minimizing the company’s environmental impact.

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"Surpassing our Scope 1 and Scope 2 reduction targets seven years ahead of schedule is a milestone we are proud of, but we know our work is far from over. With a new goal of a 30% reduction by 2030 compared to our 2019 baseline, we remain committed to science-driven solutions that push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and further minimize our environmental impact,” said Hans Sauter, Fresh Del Monte Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D and Agriculture.

As the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Fresh Del Monte set specific targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 12.3% for Scope 3 emissions by 2030. These targets, approved by the SBTi in 2021 and aligned with the Paris Agreement, were designed to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Fresh Del Monte’s ability to exceed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction goals ahead of time was the result of several focused strategies, including a multi-year initiative to replace its North American ocean fleet with six new hydrodynamic vessels to help cut fuel consumption and shipping time; the introduction of Del Monte Zero^® Pineapple, a carbon-neutral pineapple, to increase demand for sustainable products; and employed cutting-edge technology and software to monitor plant nutrient requirements, preventing excess nutrient run-off and decreasing associated emissions.

“2025 represents our ninth-year SEAL Business Sustainability Award event. This year’s ESG award recipients follow a 9-year trendline of greater impact materiality and deeper granularity,” commented Matt Harney, Chairperson and Founder of SEAL Awards. “Across all industries and geographies, companies are going deep and granular — into materials, chemistry, processes, R&D, supply chains, and more — to generate sustainability improvements.”

As a global leader and industry innovator, Fresh Del Monte has built a reputation for proactive action and remains dedicated to this mission. It continues to uncover significant opportunities for positive impact. From revalorizing waste by converting it into biofertilizers, to applying rigorous scientific principles for adapting regenerative agriculture to tropical crops, to revolutionizing farm management with digital tools, and creating new market opportunities for both bioengineered and conventionally bred crops — it is adapting to a rapidly changing future and others throughout the industry are following.

ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness, and reliability for over 135 years. The company also markets its products under the MANN™ brand and other related trademarks. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the “Science Based Targets” initiative. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, Fresh Del Monte Produce was ranked as one of “America’s Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek based on an independent survey rating companies on three different touchpoints, including customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust. The company was also named a Humankind 100 Company for two consecutive years by Humankind Investments, which recognizes companies that substantially impact areas such as access to food and clean water, healthcare, and digital services. Fresh Del Monte has also been awarded the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards four times in the last five years (2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025). Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FDP.

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FAQ

What environmental achievement earned FDP the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award?

Fresh Del Monte achieved its greenhouse gas reduction targets of 27.5% for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions seven years ahead of its 2030 goal, earning them the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award.

How many times has FDP won the SEAL Business Sustainability Award?

Fresh Del Monte has won the SEAL Business Sustainability Award four times in five years, with the 2025 award being their latest recognition.

What is FDP's new environmental target for 2030?

Fresh Del Monte has set a new goal of 30% emissions reduction by 2030 compared to their 2019 baseline.

What specific strategies did FDP implement to reduce emissions?

FDP implemented three main strategies: replacing North American ocean fleet with six new hydrodynamic vessels, introducing carbon-neutral Del Monte Zero® Pineapple, and using advanced technology for plant nutrient monitoring.

What was FDP's original SBTi commitment for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions?

FDP committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 12.3% for Scope 3 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement.