US: Fresh Del Monte Q1 profits climb, sales slide
By Michelle Russell | 1 May 2012
An increase in net profits failed to stem a drop in sales for Fresh Del Monte Produce in the first quarter of the year.
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An increase in net profits failed to stem a drop in sales for Fresh Del Monte Produce in the first quarter of the year.
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