Del Monte Corporation

With a heritage dating back to 1892, Del Monte Corporation is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and is home to one of the most recognised and trusted food brands in the world, Del Monte®. The company also produces and distributes prepared fruits, vegetables, juices, beverages, and snacks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The Abu Ghazaleh family acquired Fresh Del Monte Produce in 1996 and successfully led its transformation into a global fresh produce powerhouse. Following the company’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1997, the family has remained its majority shareholder, providing long-term strategic leadership and investment.

In 2026, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abughazaleh, the company completed the acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets, reuniting the iconic Del Monte® brand under a single global owner for the first time in decades. This landmark milestone culminated in the company’s transition from Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. to Del Monte Corporation, reflecting its expanded global portfolio and reinforcing the family’s vision of building one of the world’s premier food companies. Maher Abughazaleh served for eight years as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, contributing to its governance and strategic growth throughout a defining period in its history