Del Monte Foods WLL completes new facility to meet heightened demand

Del Monte Foods WLL completes new facility to meet heightened demand

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Del Monte Foods WLL, a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced today the completion of a new facility in Doha, Qatar to meet heightened demand—as needed volumes on its products are expected to double during upcoming touristic events. The facility was built as a joint venture with Doha National Food Industries W.L.L, a fully owned company by Al Watania International Holdings P.Q.S.C, to supply global quick service restaurants with ultra-fresh juice, fresh cut fruits, fresh cut veggies, freshly prepared sandwiches, and freshly prepared salad bowls.

This facility will help to accommodate the increased demand caused by the expected increase in tourism in the next few months. The typical volume for the region is 15,000 tons per month, which is expected to double during the next few months. The new facility will be able to produce five tons of shredded lettuce and 3 tons of other vegetables per day; 2,400 liters of freshly squeezed juice per day; and the kitchen will produce 500-750 salads, sandwiches, and snacks per hour.

Construction of the facility began in October 2021 and