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.

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