Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 12 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
The
Del Monte group of companies in the Middle East and North Africa
(“MENA”) today announced its participation in the ’10 Million Meals’
campaign in Dubai, an initiative that will provide food support to
communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the UAE throughout
the Holy Month of Ramadan. Under the initiative, Del Monte Foods UAE
(FZE) will be delivering fruits and multiple containers of bananas, to
help people break their fast in a healthy way.
Launched by
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is led by his wife
Shaikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Board
of Trustees of UAE Food Bank, the “10 Million Meals” campaign represents
a great example of sharing, caring and social solidarity, to provide a
better life for as many people as possible.
Commenting on
the campaign, Ahmad Nasri, General Manager of Del Monte Foods UAE (FZE)
said: “We are coming together as a society to support people affected
by COVID-19 pandemic. In keeping with our philosophy and commitment to
social responsibility, we seek to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan
with this campaign, which aims to share the spirit of togetherness and
blessings of Ramadan in these times and allows us to give back to the
communities we work in.”
Adding
further, he said: “Eating fresh and nutritious fruits and bananas is
essential during Ramadan. They are a great way to break the fast as they
help to replace fluids lost during the day and to start the next day of
fasting well hydrated. Implementing this initiative, which emanates
from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
reflects social solidarity and cohesion in the UAE and a strong will to
overcome these challenging times.”
About Del Monte Fresh Produce Middle East and North Africa
The Del Monte
group of companies in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) is a
leading producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and value-added
fruits and vegetables and other fresh produce, ultra-fresh beverages and
prepared food; refining the market and providing solutions for healthy
eating. The Company’s agricultural and manufacturing practices are
validated by local and international standards in sustainability,
quality, food safety, and social accountability and comply with all
applicable laws. The Company markets its products under the Del Monte®
brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product
innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 125 years. MENA
is an indirect subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and is not
affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world,
including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte
Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd.
Contacts
Del Monte®
Racha El Aawar, Marketing Manager, MENA, +97143333801
RElaawar@FreshDelmonte.com
