Church Brothers Farms Makes Deal for Mann Packing Business

Church Brothers Farms and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. have entered into an agreement for the sale and transfer of key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business. The transaction represents a strategic, forward-looking move for both organizations.

Under the agreement, Church Brothers Farms will assume operations at Mann Packing’s facility in Gonzales, CA. This expansion allows them to serve foodservice and retail markets more comprehensively. It will also integrate its vegetable expertise and value-added capabilities to further strengthen its retail presence.

“This is a complementary move that positions both organizations for success,” says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO. “Church Brothers brings deep vegetable expertise and a strong production footprint, making them the ideal home for Mann Packing. For us, this transaction allows us to concentrate fully on our core products and higher margin, value-added segments — areas where we continue to deliver the quality, reliability, and innovation our customers expect.”

For Fresh Del Monte, the divestiture reflects a disciplined focus on strengthening its core portfolio and driving long-term, sustainable growth. Mann Packing has been an important part of the Fresh Del Monte family for several years, and this transition ensures that its legacy will continue under a company deeply rooted in the vegetable industry.

For Church Brothers, the acquisition represents a continuation of its steady growth strategy and long-term commitment to the vegetable category. The company plans to leverage the Gonzales facility’s capacity to expand its integrated supply network, enhance service capabilities, and deliver greater value to retail and foodservice customers.

In early 2018, Fresh Del Monte acquired Mann Packing for approximately $361 million.

For more information, visit freshdelmonte.com.