San José, May 6, 2026 (AFP) - Del Monte to lay off 850 banana workers in Costa Rica

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2026-05-06

US-based fruit multinational Fresh Del Monte on Tuesday announced the layoff of 850 banana workers from its Costa Rican plantations due to export losses caused by a stronger local currency. Del Monte, which also exports pineapple, mango, melon and other tropical fruits, has operated in the Central American country since 1969. The layoffs represent 5.3 percent of its local workforce. The company said that in a "relatively short period," the local......

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