The Del Monte® brand has become a symbol of product quality, freshness and reliability for more than 100 years.

Del Monte Fresh Produce is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Del Monte Fresh Produce markets its fresh products worldwide under the Del Monte® brand, a symbol of product quality, freshness and reliability for more than 100 years. Del Monte is dedicated to meeting the current and future needs of consumers worldwide.

1886

FIRST USE OF THE DEL MONTE NAME ON A FOOD PRODUCT

Del Monte coffee premieres as a premium blend of coffee packaged for the prestigious Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, California.

1892

THE DEL MONTE® BRAND IS INTRODUCED

The firm expanded its business and selected Del Monte as the brand name for its new line of canned peaches.

1909

DEL MONTE SHIELD MAKES ITS FIRST APPEARANCE ON A CAN LABEL.

The firm expanded its business and selected Del Monte as the brand name for its new line of canned peaches.