CHEP has signed a multi-year contract with Del Monte Fresh Produce Company, a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, for pallet pooling services in support of the company’s Banana and Melon divisions. Del Monte Fresh Produce Company uses CHEP pallets to transport Del Monte® brand bananas and melons from the company’s facilities in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, and Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to supermarkets, mass market retailers, club stores, wholesalers and foodservice distributors across the USA and Canada.
“Del Monte Fresh Produce views the relationship with CHEP as an integral part of the strategic relationship we have with our customers, which are receiving a series of benefits from the pallet pooling system. We look forward to building on the supply chain performance and environmental sustainability successes we’ve had to date,” said Paul Rice, Senior Vice President, North America Operations, Del Monte Fresh Produce Company.
“CHEP is committed to helping Del Monte Fresh Produce decrease its environmental footprint, while simultaneously improving the efficiencies of its internal and external supply chains. We value the partnership between the two companies and look forward to providing Del Monte with great shipping platforms and excellent customer service for years to come,” said Tim Smith, Vice President, Business Development, CHEP USA.
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 Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the Del Monte® brand, a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for more than 100 years.
