Positive Consumer Response Prompts Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. to Offer NatureWorks PLA Packaging Line to Retailers Coast-to-Coast

ATLANTA, November 6, 2005  --  Following its successful launch of NatureWorks® PLA packaging for its fresh-cut fruit, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is significantly expanding its use of nature-based packaging. The company's decision was prompted by positive response to the packaging from retailers and consumers, as well as the packaging's solid technical performance.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. began offering NatureWorks PLA packaging for its freshly-cut produce line, including Del Monte Gold™ extra sweet pineapple, melons, fruit and vegetable medleys, in 2004. Wild Oats Market was the first retailer to house 100 percent of its Del Monte freshly cut produce in NatureWorks PLA packaging.

"We are very pleased with initial consumer feedback and look forward to continue to offer Del Monte™ products in environmentally friendly packaging." said Juan Carlos Sague, Sr. Packaging Manager, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. "This was one of the main reasons behind our decision to extend our line of products in NatureWorks PLA packaging to the entire retail market."

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. will gradually incorporate NatureWorks PLA packaging into its full line of products. In 2006, approximately half of all containers for Del Monte™ freshly cut produce will be made from NatureWorks PLA. Del Monte Fresh Produce will provide retailers with the option of selling its fresh-cut produce in NatureWorks PLA containers or petroleum-based plastic containers.

"Since we announced plans to offer retailers the option to carry our fresh-cut produce in NatureWorks PLA packaging, the response has been fantastic," continued Sague. "We expect that in 2006, approximately half of our customers will choose to offer consumers Del Monte™ fresh-cut produce in NatureWorks PLA."

Sabert, a leading supplier of food packaging, is producing the NatureWorks PLA containers for Del Monte's line of fresh-cut produce.

"At Sabert, we pride ourselves on versatility in our product lines and material selections," said Craig Muldrew, vice president of marketing, Sabert. "The shape of our design, combined with the performance and natural appeal of NatureWorks PLA, is an attractive selling point."

In the future, Sabert plans to incorporate NatureWorks PLA into its other packaging lines as part of the company's commitment to offering the most innovative options for its customers.

"Industry awareness of NatureWorks PLA packaging is gaining momentum in the marketplace," continued Muldrew. "By offering our customers the option to use nature-based packaging, we're maintaining our reputation for quality and versatility."

About Del Monte Fresh Produce
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (NYSE: FDP), is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Del Monte Fresh Produce markets and distributes products to retail stores, food clubs, wholesalers, distributors and foodservice operators in more than 80 countries around the world. Information about the company is available at its website www.freshdelmonte.com.

NOTE: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the intents, beliefs or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to various matters. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and the Company assumes no obligation to update these statements. It is important to note that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those described under the caption "Key Information - Risk Factors" in Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s Form 20-F/A for the year ended December 31 , 2004.

About Sabert
Sabert is a privately held company based Sayreville, N.J. with production facilities in New Jersey, California and Brussels, Belgium. As a leading supplier of stock and custom packaging to the fresh prepared food market, Sabert offers the broadest range of bowls and platters available. Sabert products are marketed under the FreshPack®, Bowl2 TM and FastPacTM brand names. More information about the company is available at its website www.sabert.com

About NatureWorks LLC
NatureWorks LLC is a stand-alone company wholly owned by Cargill. Dedicated to meeting the world's needs today without compromising the earth's ability to meet the needs of tomorrow, NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available polymers derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with cost and performance that compete with petroleum-based packaging materials and fibers. The company applies its unique technology to the processing of natural plant sugars to create a proprietary polylactide polymer, which is marketed under the NatureWorks® PLA and Ingeo® fibers brand names. For more information about NatureWorks and its brands, please visit www.natureworksllc.com.

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