Danny Dumas returns to lead Fresh Del Monte produce’s North American Operations

NORTH AMERICA – Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the return of Danny Dumas as the senior vice-president of sales, marketing, and product management for North America.

He previously held a senior vice-president position at Calavo Growers and has a well-established track record in produce sales, global logistics, and product management.

Dumas, who brings over 35 years of experience in the industry, will be instrumental in steering the company’s growth and innovation in the region.

In his new role, Dumas will manage North American sales, marketing, product management, technical services, and quality assurance for port operations.

These areas are crucial to Del Monte’s extensive operations, which include a network of distribution centers, production facilities, and retail partnerships.

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, expressed enthusiasm about Dumas’s return.

“We are pleased to welcome Danny back to Fresh Del Monte,” Abu-Ghazaleh said. “His return comes at a pivotal time as we continue to evolve our North American operations to meet growing market demands.”

Dumas’s prior tenure at Fresh Del Monte was marked by significant achievements across North America and Europe.

His experience is expected to play a key role in expanding Del Monte’s value-added product offerings and driving continuous improvement in operational standards.

Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted Dumas’s contributions, noting, “His proven leadership and deep expertise will be invaluable as we focus on expanding our product range and maintaining high standards of quality and customer service excellence.”