Group is recognised by Newsweek for building investor, consumer and employee trust on a global scale
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has revealed that it ranked number eight in Newsweek’s 2024 list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, specifically in the food and beverage category.
This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, with the full list of winners announced on 4 September.
“To be named one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek is both an honour and a responsibility we carry with great pride,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte.
“It reflects our tireless pursuit of excellence, transparency, and trust, qualities that are woven into every aspect of our business.
”I am profoundly grateful to our incredible global team for their relentless commitment and passion—this recognition is a testament to their efforts,” he added. ”Together, we aim to continue to inspire confidence and drive meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.”
Del Monte noted that trust was important as it fostered customer loyalty, strengthened brand reputation, boosted employee morale and built investor confidence.
”Through a dedicated team effort that spans across continents, every individual at Fresh Del Monte plays an important role in producing and distributing quality, nutritious products that customers expect, trust, and love,” it stated.
“This global collaboration ensures that Fresh Del Monte consistently meets the highest standards of freshness and sustainability, and it is the collective hard work, commitment and passion of each person that makes Fresh Del Monte a trusted brand in households around the world.”
The World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 were identified in an independent survey based on a sample of more than 70,000 participants in 23 industries spanning 20 countries.
The participants rated companies they knew and that were headquartered in the respective country in terms of investor trust, customer trust and employee trust.
”Fresh Del Monte is honoured to be recognised on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024,” the group added. “The company has been listed as one of America’s Most Trusted Company for the past consecutive three years.”