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Del Monte pay deal lifts staff cost by Sh61m
The Thika plantation is the company’s sole facility in Africa that supplies pineapple products to its global operations spanning more than 100 countries around the globe. PHOTO | FILE
Fruit grower and juice processor Del Monte Kenya is facing a higher wage bill after signing a pay raise deal with workers of between nine and seven per cent, in addition to improved allowances.
The 1,771 workers of the Thika-based fresh produce company — both temporary and permanent — are set to earn higher allowances for housing, travel and overtime, as well as enjoy paid leave under the new two-year agreement that will be backdated to April.
