Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (NYSE:FDP)

Good Ratios. I like fruit.

best piot

I like their food.

beaten down past its appropriate value for such an otherwise strong company.

It will drop a little but has good dividend. Won't come up until investor confidence returns.

Trading at less than BV, this food stock is a bargain.

Likely $35+ by '12

del monte's practically an american institution, y'all

Will be back over $30 eventually

Strong market segment, problems at competitors. Restructuring for the future.

This is a value play. Strong brand name, large holdings in land (which GAAP requires be stated at cost), and trading at a Price to Book of 0.82. Very simple business model, little threat to new entrants, and they've stayed at the forefront through acquisitions.

I think this company probably stays off the radar for most value investors due to their lack of a dividend, but strong cash flows and presence in a basic food staples industry makes them a great value play in my book.

This company is selling for 0.9 times book value despite the fact that it is consistently profitable. Its' balance sheet is reasonable. It has recently refinanced its revolving credit debt. Longterm ROE is approximately 12.5%.

the grow it, package it, and sell it.

New WTO rules

Mother says bananas are the new apples

Produce - Food: With stressing demand for food globally Fresh Del Monte Produce is a gem. Also food production is recession proof.

Profit is being positively impacted because of bannanas. The company has invested in a producer of high quality bannanas in Costa Rica. Firm has strong working capital and solvency. Firm already went through a tough year in 2006 and it was able to come back to profitability.

The Company is engaged in the production, transportation, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut produce together with prepared food products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Time for this solid food compamy to get its due.