Research and Development

One of the basic strengths of Del Monte Fresh Produce Company is our extensive Research and Development (R&D) organization. Our Company conducts research in all regions where it is active (North, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe) to discover new products or develop more efficient ways of producing existing products. Our R&D personnel are responsible for improving fruit varieties, conducting taste-panels, and monitoring the use of agrochemicals in the growing process.

The corporate R&D department is composed of diverse groups that provide support to line operating units.  Clients for these services are primarily Del Monte Fresh Produce Company departments of production, shipping, sales, purchasing and marketing.  The individual departments that make up R&D  (agronomy, product safety, packaging, pesticide management, and quality assurance) establish policies, provide training and audit performance.