Fresh Del Monte and University of Granada Announce Expanded Partnership to Research the Effectiveness of Bioactive Compounds of Fruit Residues in Medical and Non-Medical Uses
April 29 2024 - 11:11AM
Business Wire
This partnership comes after initial research
yields promising results and allows for different projects aimed at
improving the health and quality of life of the population.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., (NYSE: FDP) one of the world’s
leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and
distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and
vegetables, and University of Granada (UGR), a prestigious Spanish
university established in 1531 and a global hub for cutting-edge
research, today announced an extended partnership that will look
into how bioactive compounds from residues of different fruits can
be used for medical and non-medical applications in the spirit of
promoting health and well-being. The partnership comes after more
than a year of initial research that looked into the effectiveness
of bioactive compounds from certain fruits within Fresh Del Monte’s
portfolio yielded promising results.
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“As one of the world’s largest producers of fruits, we see
tremendous untapped potential within the produce we grow, including
their residues,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to partner
with the University of Granada, true experts in scientific
research, and believe that this expanded partnership has the
potential to realize breakthroughs in several key areas that we
hope will ultimately improve many lives.”
University of Granada research groups led by Professors Juan
Antonio Marchal and Vito Verardo have developed a methodology for
the extraction of bioactive compounds from fruit residue, based on
emerging technologies, for medical and non-medical applications.
The research partnership will research highly prevalent diseases,
dermo-cosmetics, and nutraceuticals and foods. Global health
organizations list cancer, diabetes, obesity, and arterial
hypertension as some of the most highly prevalent diseases.
Dermo-cosmetics include products that have both dermatological and
therapeutic effects and are intended to have a beneficial effect on
skin health, and beauty. Nutraceuticals encompass a wide range of
health-boosting substances, including vitamins and minerals, herbs,
and antioxidants, all sourced from foods or food components.
“This collaboration with Fresh Del Monte is of great importance
for biomedical research, as it will allow us to obtain bioactive
compounds from residues of different fruits for the treatment of
highly prevalent diseases, as well as nutraceuticals to prevent the
appearance of these diseases, which we believe can have a great
impact on the health of the population,” said University of Granada
Professor Juan Antonio Marchal.
“This collaboration with a company like Fresh Del Monte
highlights how the concept of circular economy is deeply rooted in
the food industry. The enormous interest of Fresh Del Monte in the
revalorization of food byproducts is evidence of this sensitivity
to the environment and could open new possibilities in the use of
food byproducts as new raw material,” added University of Granada
Professor Vito Verardo.
By joining forces, Fresh Del Monte and UGR's Research Transfer
Office (OTRI) aim to enhance ongoing research and development
initiatives focused on utilizing fruit residue to create valuable
products that promote healthy lifestyles. Together, they seek to
minimize the buildup of residual products, champion sustainable
practices across diverse industries, and lessen environmental
footprints.
The ongoing partnership is scheduled to span 18 months, with key
milestones delineated at various stages of the program.
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 Produce Inc. is
traded on the NYSE under the symbol FDP.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF
GRANADA
The University of Granada (UGR), founded in 1531, is one of the
largest and most important universities in Spain. With over 60.000
undergraduate and postgraduate students and 6.000 staff. UGR offers
a total of 79 degrees, 188 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral
programmes through its 127 departments and 22 centers.
Consequently, the UGR offers one of the most extensive and diverse
ranges of higher education programmes in Spain. The UGR is also a
leading institution in research, located in the top 5/10 of Spanish
universities by a variety of ranking criteria, such as national
R&D projects, fellowships awarded, publications, or
international funding. UGR is one of the few Spanish Universities
listed in the Shanghai Top 500 ranking (http://sl.ugr.es/0cmF ).
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) places the UGR in
201-300th position in the world and as the 1-2 highest ranked
University in Spain, reaffirming its position as an institution at
the forefront of national and international research
Renowned for its pioneering research contributions, the UGR
plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and addressing complex
societal challenges. Through strategic partnerships with industry,
government agencies, and international institutions, the university
actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, technology
transfer, and innovation-driven solutions.
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