Fresh Del Monte Produce Continues Its International Push With Japanese Plant Opening

Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) cut the ribbon on its new fresh-cut vegetable and fruit plant in Japan today, according to a press release. The facility has been under construction since 2019 and cost around $19 million. It will process approximately 10,000 tons (20 million pounds) of produce every year.

The facility is located in Yokohama, a port city on Tokyo bay, close to the capital. Tokyo is home to almost 40 million people, placing the plant next door to a huge market for ready-to-eat produce, a high-demand food sector in Japan, according to the company. The processing plant features powerful air conditioning and stringent sanitation measures to ensure the food is as clean and fresh as possible.

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