Jun 15, 2020
Del Monte Fresh names Fonseca vice president of product management

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has announced the promotion of one of its longtime employees, Ana Cristina Fonseca, to a newly created role – vice president, product management.

Over the past 28 years, Fonseca has displayed a dedicated commitment to Del Monte Fresh Produce, and, in her new role, will lead the Product Management team and enhance supply-chain capabilities to help Del Monte Fresh Produce meet the future needs of the organization.

This change comes as Scott Owens, an industry veteran who previously worked for Wonderful Citrus, Chiquita Brands International and General Mills before joining Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. to head the Banana, Pineapple and Melon Programs, departed the company on June 10.

“We appreciate all the hard work Scott contributed to our Banana, Pineapple and Melon Programs and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Nucci Cerioli, Senior VP North America, Del Monte Fresh Produce. “Our team is very excited for Ana Cristina to assume her new role. She has been an integral part of the Del Monte Fresh Produce team for so many years that we are looking forward to seeing what she can do as Vice President of Product Management. I am confident that Ana Cristina will bring a unique perspective to this role and will do great things in her new position.”

For more information on Del Monte® fresh products, including products, recipes and promotions, please visit www.fruits.com, or keep up with the brand on Instagram or YouTube @delmontefresh.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. markets its products in North America under the Del Monte brand under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc. (as well as other brands), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 125 years. Del Monte Fresh N.A., 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.




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