Del Monte Fresh Packaged Produce has taken over the fresh produce segment of Albert Fisher after the mammoth firm slid into administration.
And Del Monte has said yes to the jobs of all workers in the dressed salads, prepared fruit and prepared salad divisions.
'All the people associated with this have gone to Del Monte, so it's excellent news,' said a spokesman.
Watch freshinfo.com and the Fresh Produce Journal for updates as the story unfolds.
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