Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Names New Independent Board Member
Respected Food and Beverage Industry Veteran Joins Team, Bolstering Company’s Commitment to Innovation
“Dr. Puri has an extensive background in the food and beverage industry and years of global R&D, innovation, supply chain development, and consumer marketing experience,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to welcome him as part of our team and believe he will bring beneficial insights to our company as we continue to push innovation forward.”
Dr. Puri has held board member roles at several publicly-traded and privately-held companies in the food, beverage, and agricultural industries. Currently he is an active board member at Britannia Industries Ltd. (
Dr. Puri holds a B.S. from the University of Agricultural Sciences,
About Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
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
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