Del Monte Fresh Produce Hires Industry Veteran Robert (Bob) Spence

CORAL GABLES, FL – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A, Inc. announced that industry veteran Robert (Bob) Spence has joined the Company as Vice President, Sales & Product Management, Tomato & Vegetable Program (N.A.).

“We are very pleased to have Bob on our team.” said Emanuel Lazopoulos, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Product Management. “Bob has a track record of successfully managing complex fresh produce businesses and will be instrumental in the continuous expansion of our tomato and vegetable group. Bob joins our team of seasoned produce professionals which made Del Monte Fresh Produce one of the most successful diversified producers and marketers of fresh fruit and vegetable products.” Concluded Emanuel Lazopoulos

Prior to joining Del Monte Fresh Produce, Bob held leadership positions at, among others, Ready Pack Produce, Pacific Tomato Growers and Chiquita

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About Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. markets its products in North America under the Del Monte® brand (as well as other brands), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 120 years.

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