# Unpacking Delmonte Kenya's Footprint

An episode of [The Mwango Capital Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1583367792), 21 May 2026, 38 min.

Audio: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198702556/c98b6e223ec58ee0f7d9a128b947153c.mp3

In this episode recorded on May 5, 2026, we are joined by DelMonte Kenya Managing Director, Wayne Cook, as we unpack the company’s 60-year history in Kenya, its KES 100B economic footprint, vertically integrated export model, and its ongoing community relations and sustainability interventions. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:04 History of Del Monte Kenya 00:08:14 Del Monte’s Business Model 00:12:48 Local Distribution and Exports 00:14:48 Scale and Economic Impact 00:17:53 Relationship with Fresh Del Monte Group 00:20:36 CapEx and Growth Plans 00:24:39 Community Relations and Human Rights 00:28:06 Sustainability Metrics 00:34:19 Outlook, Innovation, and New Product Lines Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe

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