CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2005--Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP), today announced that the board of directors has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share, payable on June 7, 2005, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2005.

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 fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the Del Monte(R) brand, a symbol of product quality, freshness and reliability since 1892.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the intents, beliefs or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to various matters. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and the Company assumes no obligation to update these statements. It is important to note that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those described under the caption "Key Information - Risk Factors" in Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s Form 20-F/A for the year ended December 31 , 2004.

Note to the Editor: This release and other press releases are available on the Company's web site, http://www.freshdelmonte.com.

CONTACT: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Coral Gables
Christine Cannella,
305-520-8433

SOURCE: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.