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title: "Del Monte Corp releases transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call"
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description: "Del Monte Corp raised its 2026 outlook, projecting net sales of $625 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million. The company cited early integration gains, pricing actions, and lower expected external cost pressures due to reduced fuel and fertilizer costs. However, banana margins face pressure from competition and currency headwinds, leading to the closure of four east-coast farms."
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# Del Monte Corp releases transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

-   Del Monte Corporation held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call with CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, CFO Monica Vicente, IR VP Christine Cannella. \* Raised 2026 Del Monte Foods outlook to net sales of $625 million from $600 million; adjusted EBITDA to $35 million from $23 million. \* Cited early integration gains, including service levels of 95%+; pricing actions, SKU rationalization, trade optimization targeting about $9 million annual margin lift. \* Cut expected 2026 external cost pressures to $45 million-$55 million from $60 million-$70 million, led by lower fuel, fertilizer, diesel trends. \* Banana margin pressure tied to intense competition, higher origin costs, Costa Rica currency headwind; closed four east-coast farms, about 5% of Costa Rica output. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Del Monte Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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