Veteran industry executive rejoins company to advance regional strategy and customer partnerships

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), a global leader in fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, today announced the appointment of Mark Gagnon as Vice President of Sales – South Region to accelerate growth across the Southern United States.

Gagnon, who rejoined Fresh Del Monte effective June 2, 2025, will oversee commercial strategy and customer engagement across the region. He reports directly to Danny Dumas, Senior Vice President of Sales, Product Management, and Marketing for North America.

With more than 30 years of senior-level experience in sales strategy, business development, and customer management, Gagnon has held leadership roles at Dole, Chiquita, Chobani, Kalera, and Seald Sweet. He previously served at Fresh Del Monte from 2014 to 2020. Throughout his career, he has built lasting partnerships with national and regional retailers and is widely recognized for driving category growth while leading high-performing sales teams.

“Mark’s deep expertise in sales and strategic growth will be instrumental as we expand our footprint across the South region,” said Dumas. “His return strengthens our leadership team and reinforces our commitment to delivering value for our customers and long-term growth for Fresh Del Monte.”

Gagnon’s appointment underscores Fresh Del Monte’s focus on enhancing commercial operations and deepening customer partnerships across North America. His regional insight and proven track record position him to drive results and support the company’s mission of delivering fresh, high-quality produce across the Southern U.S.

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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