Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has clarified its independence from Del Monte Foods Inc, which is currently facing bankruptcy proceedings. This statement is aimed at reducing confusion among stakeholders due to shared brand rights.

• Del Monte Foods has initiated a sale process for all its assets following bankruptcy.
• Fresh Del Monte operates as an independent company with no financial ties to Del Monte Foods.
• The two companies share the Del Monte® brand name through historic licensing agreements, leading to marketplace confusion.

Kenya's economic growth in the first quarter of 2025 stagnated at 4.9 percent due to declines in the hospitality and financial sectors, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

• Accommodation and food service activities grew by 4.1 percent, a significant drop from 38.1 percent in Q1 of 2024.
• The information and communication sector expanded by 5.8 percent, slower than 9.2 percent in the previous quarter.
• Improvements were noted in manufacturing and agriculture, with the manufacturing sector growing by 2.1 percent in Q1 of 2025 compared to 1.9 percent in 2024.