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[H1] Mealtime made simple.
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[H1] Green Salad with Sliced Pears
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[H1] Elevate Your Snack Board
Del Monte® Jarred Olives are sure to steal the show on your charcuterie spread!
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[H2] Our Products
We've been working with family farmers for generations to grow our delicious vegetables, fruits and tomatoes.
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[H1] Growers of Good®
Throughout our rich history, the Del Monte name has always been a promise of quality products that you can rely on. We are innovators and cultivators of nutritious produce, paving the way for plant-based products. We’re proud to be The Original Plant-Based Food Company™, and proud to have earned our place at the table.
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Del Monte® is dedicated to supporting family farmers right here in the US.
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[H3] Quality
Our passion for quality goes back generations.
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Our sustainability journey began over 100 years ago.
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[H1] Our Story
Our 135 year history is as rich and vibrant as our products. As The Original Plant-Based Food Company℠, we have been cultivators and innovators of nutritious produce and recipes for families across America.
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We grow with care on farms, many of which have been with us for generations.
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Our products are picked at the peak of ripeness and packed within hours.
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We develop products specifically with you and your family's health in mind.
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Working together for a healthy future.

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[H3] Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a leading children's health organization that advances equitable whole child health. Driven by a passion to ensure that every mind, every body, and every young person is healthy and ready to succeed, their work has reached over 31 million young people across the country. In 2022 Del Monte Foods established a partnership with Alliance for a Healthier Generation that will reach and help 7.5 million students and their families through the “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” program to increase food and nutrition access.
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[H3] Upcycled Food Association
Through research, strategy, networking, and policy advocacy, Upcycled Food Association is building a food system in which all food is elevated to its highest and best use. Upcycled Food Association is comprised of Members and Associate Members from around the world. Del Monte Foods is a proud Associate Member since 2020.
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[H3] Feeding America
In the last two years, Del Monte donated over 10 million pounds of food to Feeding America – earning us the proud distinction of a “Leadership Partner”. We partnered with FA to help create and participate in innovative programs.

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Since 2014, Del Monte Foods has supported the museum and currently sponsors the School Visit Program. Located in Northwest Arkansas, the museum serves 50,000 K-12 students.
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Del Monte Foods donates food to Convoy of Hope to help those who don’t have enough to eat in communities across the country or those who have lost everything due to natural disasters.
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[H3] Food + Farm Exploration Center
Located in the heart of Wisconsin, the Food + Farm Exploration Center is a place for people to come together to reconnect with where their food comes from. Journey into the world of modern agriculture to meet the people behind food production, build science and engineering skills, connect, play, and learn.
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[H2] Health Facts
[H4] Get the facts about our vegetables, fruits and tomatoes.

[H2] Canned vs. Fresh
Several studies have shown that canned, fresh and frozen produce all have similar nutrition.
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[H2] Why All Forms Matter
This PDF from the Produce for Better Health Foundation summarizes recent research to show that every form of fruits and vegetables, from fresh to frozen and canned, matters for better health.
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[H2] Canned Peaches Take on Fresh – and Win!
Canned peaches bring the fresh flavor of summer to you year round, and a recent Oregon State Study canned shows they can even provide more folate and beta-carotene than fresh.
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[H2] Why Draining Matters
Our new label format on many Del Monte vegetable products is designed to help you understand how much (or how little) sodium remains in each serving once it’s drained. Download the PDF to learn more.
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[H2] Frequently Asked Questions

[H3] Shelf Life/Storage
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF DEL MONTE CANNED PRODUCTS?
As a guideline, Del Monte® canned products have a shelf-life of about 2 to 3 years from the date of production. This assumes the can isn't dented or damaged, and the product is stored under normal conditions. After that time, the color, flavor and texture of the food may begin to deteriorate, although the contents would still be safe. We do recommend that any swollen or leaking containers be discarded, regardless of their age.
The majority of our canned products contain a 'Best By' date on the can. If you have a Del Monte® canned product without a "Best By" date, or you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF A DEL MONTE PRODUCT AFTER IT IS OPENED?
After opening, canned foods should retain their original quality for at least 2 to 3 days when refrigerated and sealed in a plastic or glass container. Del Monte® Ketchup and Jarred Products will retain their quality for 1 to 2 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.

[H3] Product Information
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE EITHER GLUTEN FREE OR NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE*
To the best of our knowledge, the following products do not contain wheat, oats, rye or barley/malt ingredients. It is always best to read the ingredient statement and all label claims for the most current information relating to Gluten. This list may not be complete due to formula changes and new product introductions.
Del Monte Branded Products
Canned/Jarred Fruits
Fruit Snack Cups
Canned/Jarred Vegetables
Tomatoes & Tomato Products
College Inn Broth
Garden Vegetable
Organic Beef Broth
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Contadina
Crushed Tomatoes
Diced Tomatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Whole Tomatoes
Tomato Puree
Tomato Paste (except Italian Tomato Paste with Italian Seasonings; this product contains gluten)
Tomato Sauces
Pizza Sauces and Pizza Squeeze
S&W Fine Foods
Canned/Jarred Fruits
Canned Vegetables
Pickled Beets
All Tomatoes
* "Naturally Gluten Free" - Products made with ingredients that do not inherently contain gluten
"Gluten Free" - Products formulated with ingredients that have been verified as NOT containing any sources of gluten.

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WHAT IS YOUR MODIFIED FOOD STARCH DERIVED FROM?
Our Modified Food Starch is derived from corn. It is gluten-free.
WILL THE COMMON ALLERGENS BE LISTED IN THE INGREDIENT STATEMENT ON YOUR PRODUCTS?
Yes! In accordance with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, if one of our products contains any of the nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat, and soybeans), it will be clearly labeled. All ingredient statements indicate the potential for an allergen in parentheses immediately behind the potential allergenic ingredient. In addition, we have specific policies in each of our plants to avoid the potential for cross contamination between products.
We encourage consumers to check the label, specifically the ingredient statement; this will identify the potential allergens in a product.
IS CANNED FOOD FULLY COOKED?
Yes, canned products are fully cooked.
MY RECIPE CALLS FOR A NUMBER 303 OR NUMBER 2 CAN. WHAT SIZE IS THAT?
Can Number
Approximate Weight
Approximate Volume
303
15 1/2 oz
2 cups
2
20 oz
2 1/2 cups
2 1/2
28 1/2
3 1/2 cups
10
105 oz
13 cups
DO YOU OFFER ANY NO SALT ADDED PRODUCTS?
Yes! We recognize that many of our consumers are on sodium-restricted diets, so we offer a wide range of No Salt Added products:
Del Monte® No Salt Added Cut Green Beans
Del Monte® No Salt Added French Style Green Beans
Del Monte® No Salt Added Mixed Vegetables
Del Monte® No Salt Added Whole Kernel Corn
Del Monte® No Salt Added Sweet Corn Cream Style
Del Monte® No Salt Added Summer Crisp Whole Kernel Corn
Del Monte® No Salt Added Whole Leaf Spinach
Del Monte® No Salt Added Sweet Peas
Del Monte® No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
Del Monte® No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
Del Monte® No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes
Del Monte® No Salt Added Stewed Tomatoes
Del Monte® No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
We are also proud to offer several varieties of reduced - sodium vegetable products:
Del Monte® 50% Less Salt Whole Kernel Corn
Del Monte® 50% Less Salt Cut Green Beans
Del Monte® 50% Less Salt Sweet Peas
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW DEL MONTE PRODUCTS FIT INTO A HEALTHY, NOURISHING DIET?
Visit the Living a Healthy Lifestyle section of our website for information about nutrition, recipes and tips that the whole family can enjoy!
I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT DEL MONTE PICKLES, DEL MONTE DRIED FRUIT, DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE, OR DEL MONTE PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA. CAN YOU ANSWER MY QUESTION?
No. Del Monte Foods produces processed fruits, vegetables and tomatoes for distribution in the United States and South America. Del Monte® brand dried fruit, fresh fruit and foods sold in Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central America and Asia are produced under license by companies that are otherwise unaffiliated with Del Monte Foods. You may contact these companies via their websites:
For Del Monte® Pickles: www.gedneyfoods.com
For Del Monte® Dried Fruit: www.delmontedriedfruit.com
For Fresh Del Monte® Produce: www.freshdelmonte.com
For Del Monte® Brand beverages sold in Canada: www.kraftcanada.com
For Del Monte® Brand canned fruits and vegetables sold in Canada: DelmonteCanada.com

[H3] Availability
WHAT IF I CANNOT FIND MY FAVORITE DEL MONTE FOODS PRODUCT IN MY STORE?
Del Monte products are available in most stores nationwide. Because regional preferences vary, the product you are looking for may not be available in your area. Please visit our Where to Buy page to find out if an item might be available near you: https://www.delmonte.com/where-to-buy
If you can't find your favorite Del Monte product, you may want to talk with your store management to let them know of your interest in purchasing it, or check with other stores in your area.
CAN I BUY PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM YOU?
At this time, we're unable to sell Del Monte products directly to consumers.

[H3] Non-GMO Products
WHAT IS A "GMO?"
GMO is an acronym for "Genetically Modified Organism." This term is commonly used to refer to foods that have been derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified through the direct introduction of a gene from a different organism in a laboratory vs. traditional plant breeding methods.
WHAT DOES "NON-GMO" MEAN?
No genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are present in Del Monte products that are labeled "Non-GMO."
HOW DOES DEL MONTE CERTIFY PRODUCTS AS "NON-GMO"?
In 2015, we have verified on our labels that 70 of our best-selling vegetable and tomato products are Non-GMO. Applying FDA and EU standards, Del Monte self-certifies our Non-GMO products by obtaining and continually updating records for all of the ingredients in our Non-GMO labeled products. We also conduct analytical testing on each product and monitor our suppliers’ analytical testing results to ensure Non-GMO status.
In 2016, we worked with the USDA to verify our sweet corn products as non-genetically modified resulting in the USDA certification, "USDA Process Verified Non-GE/GMO". Del Monte is the first consumer products company ever to meet USDA’s strict criteria to qualify for their Non-GMO process verification program. This process goes to great lengths to ensure that Del Monte’s sweet corn is not mutated or impacted by “drift” pollination that can occur when our specialty sweet corn is grown in areas near genetically modified commodity corn. Look for the USDA Process Verified Non-GE/GMO claim on our corn products some time later this year.
WHY ARE ONLY SOME OF DEL MONTE'S PRODUCTS LABELED "NON-GMO"?
The fruit, vegetables and tomatoes we use in our products have always been Non-GMO, but some of our added ingredients for sweeteners or flavorings have been sourced from genetically modified crops like corn or soybeans.
In 2015, Del Monte Foods began labeling many of our vegetable and tomato products as Non-GMO (70 products in total). In 2016, we will be labeling all of our vegetables, fruit cups and many more tomato products as Non-GMO. In addition, efforts are currently underway with our suppliers to verify their ingredients’ non-GMO status, and, where necessary, to assure a consistent supply of replacement ingredients in order to label our remaining qualified products as non-GMO.
ARE GMOs SAFE?
The FDA, USDA, World Health Organization, and the American Medical Association have concluded that products containing genetically engineered ingredients are safe. Even though there are no health risks (allergens or negative nutrients) associated with GMOs, we decided to provide information about GMOs in our products to consumers so that they can make informed choices.
For more information, visit Facts About GMOs.

[H3] Non-BPA Products
WHAT IS BPA (Bisphenol-A)?
BPA is the basic organic building block for polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Epoxy resins are used as lining on the inside of many food and beverage cans, can ends and jar lids. Linings on the interior surface of a can make it possible for food products to maintain their nutritional value and taste, and are essential to prevent food contamination or spoilage. BPA itself is not added directly to food or even used directly in lining the cans. Instead, cans are lined with epoxy resins, of which BPA is a component. Its job is to make the plastic flexible so it completely covers the inside of the can. Based on extensive research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and many other regulatory agencies around the world have concluded that BPA is safe to use in packaging.
DOES YOUR PACKAGING USE BPA-BASED LININGS?
In 2016, we converted 100% of our branded tomato products, and nearly 100% of our branded fruit and vegetable products to Non-BPA linings.
WHAT IS DEL MONTE USING INSTEAD OF BPA IN ITS CAN LININGS?
The alternative lining material for our vegetable and fruit products is made with a polyester material; and the alternative used for our tomato cans is a vinyl lining. The linings comply with all FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) standards. The coating components are also EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and REACH (Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and

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