Fresh Del Monte Joins Forces with Florida Panthers for a Fresh Take on the 2025–26 NHL Season

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ahead of the official NHL season kickoff on October 7, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), a global leader in fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is teaming up with the Florida Panthers for an engaging new partnership. The two Florida-based brands are coming together to connect with fans through interactive in-arena experiences, community events, digital content and youth hockey initiatives—all designed to blend the excitement of hockey with Fresh Del Monte’s commitment to inspiring healthier lifestyles.

"At Fresh Del Monte, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to connect with local families and highlight the benefits of fresh fruit," said Danny Dumas, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Management for Fresh Del Monte, North America. "Partnering with the Panthers lets us engage fans in fun, unexpected ways—from cheering on the Mini Zamboni Driver to handing out fresh fruit at the 5K—and afford us the opportunity to bring healthy, fresh options to Florida communities. Our goal is to make every moment a little more refreshing.”

This partnership between Fresh Del Monte and the Florida Panthers will come to life through a fully integrated campaign, bringing flavor, fun and fresh energy to the Panthers’ 2025-26 season. Some highlights include:

• Youth Hockey Support – As an associate sponsor, Fresh Del Monte will be a visible presence at the Baptist Health IcePlex and the Panthers IceDen, with eye-catching rink boards, product sampling, branded giveaways and appearances at select events.
• Digital Game Coverage – During regional broadcasts of Panthers regular season games, both home and away, fans will spot Fresh Del Monte’s logo during two-minute virtual placements. Plus, for one month, the brand will take over the Panthers’ “Warm-Up Feature” across social media.
• In-Arena Fun – At five home games, fans can cheer on contestants in the high-energy “Fresh Fruit Frenzy” intermission feature, and at 10 games, watch as young fans take the ice as the Fresh Del Monte Mini Zamboni Driver.
• Florida Panthers ‘Stache Dash’ 5K – Fresh Del Monte will join the annual 5K benefiting the Florida Panthers Foundation, with a booth offering free samples, branded items and more ways to fuel up for the finish line.
• Cats Cup Street Hockey Tournament – As an associate sponsor of this annual community event, Fresh Del Monte will have rinkside visibility and the chance to connect directly with participants through giveaways and fresh produce samples.

“We’re excited to welcome Fresh Del Monte to the Panthers family this season and engage our fans with these fun activations,” said Panthers Vice President of Partnerships Joshua Korlin. “With Fresh Del Monte being a Florida based company, it’s a natural and seamless fit for both of our brands to promote healthy habits to our fans across South Florida.”

For more information on Fresh Del Monte, including products, recipes and promotions, please visit DelMonteFresh.com. Follow @DelMonteFresh on social media at Instagram, Facebook, X, Pinterest and YouTube.

ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. 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 food in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness, and reliability for over 135 years. The company also markets its products under the MANN® brand and other related trademarks. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the “Science Based Targets” initiative. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, Fresh Del Monte Produce was ranked as one of “America’s Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek based on an independent survey rating companies on three different touchpoints, including customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust. The company was also named a Humankind 100 Company for two consecutive years by Humankind Investments, which recognizes companies that substantially impact areas such as access to food and clean water, healthcare, and digital services. Fresh Del Monte has also been awarded the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards four times in the last five years (2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025). Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FDP.

ABOUT FLORIDA PANTHERS

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup championship in their 30th anniversary season in 2023-24 following a thrilling seven-game Stanley Cup Final series with the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2024-25 season, the Panthers won for a second time, making them back-to-back champions. The NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers have earned a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past two seasons and reached the postseason in a club-record five consecutive campaigns. Under President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito and Head Coach Paul Maurice the Cats are a tenacious, dynamic and exciting team led by captain Aleksander Barkov, superstar forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. At home in Sunrise, Fla., at Amerant Bank Arena, the Panthers welcome fans from the tri-county area, the South Florida region and beyond. An organization with deep roots in the community, their pillar program ‘Heroes Among Us’ honors a United States military veteran at every game.

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