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Fresh Del Monte to Close Four Banana Farms in Costa Rica : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News

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Fresh Del Monte Produce will close four banana farms in Costa Rica’s Atlantic Region, affecting approximately 1,200 hectares of production and more than 850 workers in one of our country’s most important agricultural exports. The company said the decision was driven by deteriorating business conditions for banana production in Costa Rica, led by the sharp appreciation of the colón against the dollar. The exchange rate has moved from around ₡700 …

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The fields involved total 1,200 hectares in the province of Limón, in the country's Atlantic region, representing only 3% of the multinational's operations in Costa Rica. See more

The multinational Fresh Del Monte Produce announced the closure of four banana farms in the Atlantic region of Costa Rica, a decision that will result in the loss of employment for about 850 people. The measure implies the cessation of operations in approximately 1,200 hectares of production, in a context marked by the strengthening of the colón against the dollar and the sustained increase in operating costs. According to the company, these fac…

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Fresh Del Monte will close four banana farms in Costa Rica and affect more than 850 workers San José, 5 May (elmundo.cr) – The multinational Fresh Del Monte Produce announced the closure of four banana farms in the Atlantic region of Costa Rica, a decision that will impact more than 850 collaborators and supposes the departure of approximately 1,200 hectares of production. The company described the measure as “difficult”, underlining the social …

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El Mundo CR broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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