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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.
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
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 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.
DEL MONTE SHIELD MAKES ITS FIRST APPEARANCE ON A CAN LABEL.
1996
INTRODUCTION OF DEL MONTE GOLD® EXTRA SWEET PINEAPPLE
INTRODUCTION OF DEL MONTE GOLD® EXTRA SWEET PINEAPPLE
The first new pineapple variety in more than 15 years.
1997
THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
October 1997, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. begins trading on the NYSE under the FDP ticker symbol (FDP).
2004
ACQUIRED DEL MONTE FOODS EUROPE
ACQUIRED DEL MONTE FOODS EUROPE
A leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit, vegetables and beverages in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Countries formerly part of the Soviet Union.
2007
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE UAE
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE UAE
With a state of the art fresh cut facility built in Dubai that handles fresh produce, fresh cut fruit and vegetables, as well as ultra fresh juices to cater to the Middle East region.
2008
ACQUIRED THE COSTA RICAN GROUP CARIBANA
ACQUIRED THE COSTA RICAN GROUP CARIBANA
Substantially increasing Del Monte® branded banana and Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple production from Central America.
2014
OPENING OF RIPENING FACILITY IN PARIS, FRANCE
OPENING OF RIPENING FACILITY IN PARIS, FRANCE
Stock Capacity 27T of Bananas, with an additional capacity to store 500 pallets of other products, such as deciduous, citrus and tropical fruit.
2015
SUSTAINABLY GROWN CERTIFICATION!
SUSTAINABLY GROWN CERTIFICATION!
Del Monte Fresh Produce is pleased to announce the third-party certification of its banana farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica, its pineapple farms in Costa Rica, as well as its pineapple farms and canning operations in Kenya as Sustainably Grown. This certification was issued by SCS Global Services (SCS).
2016
Opening in France of the production center dedicated to cutting fresh fruit.
Opening in France of the production center dedicated to cutting fresh fruit.
2017
DEL MONTE® BRAND CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY!
DEL MONTE® BRAND CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY!
125 years providing the best, fresh, prepared and processed fruits from farm to fork
2018
INTRODUCING THE HONEYGLOW PINEAPPLE
INTRODUCING THE HONEYGLOW PINEAPPLE
In 2018, Del Monte developed the Honeyglow° pineapple, allowing it to mature naturally on the plant for a few precious extra days. They are then hand selected to ensure a high shell color, delighting people who associate ripe, premium pineapples with a bright, golden shell.
2019
Del Monte pineapple operation in Costa Rica (PINDECO division) is certified as Carbon Neutral by SCS Global Services
Del Monte pineapple operation in Costa Rica (PINDECO division) is certified as Carbon Neutral by SCS Global Services
2020
Launched two fuel-efficient vessels to significantly reduce fuel consumption and associated CO2e emissions from shipping vessels.
Launched two fuel-efficient vessels to significantly reduce fuel consumption and associated CO2e emissions from shipping vessels.
2021
Fresh Del Monte and Dreamworks Animation
Fresh Del Monte and Dreamworks Animation
Collaborated to allow Jurassic fans to purchase Fresh Del Monte products containing QR codes that revealed a fun new game: Dinosaur Challenge. The campaign offer dedicated promotions and will see the launch of an augmented reality game called Dinosaur Challenge. A wide range of Del Monte products, including the Del Monte Gold pineapple and Del Monte premium bananas, will feature various characters from the Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous series.
2022
FRESH DEL MONTE® BURSTS INTO ENERGY DRINK MARKET WITH REAL FRUIT CONTENT RANGE.
FRESH DEL MONTE® BURSTS INTO ENERGY DRINK MARKET WITH REAL FRUIT CONTENT RANGE.
2022
Del Monte partners with another prestigious franchise “Kung Fu Panda – The Dragon Knight”, a television series based on the film franchise.
Del Monte partners with another prestigious franchise “Kung Fu Panda – The Dragon Knight”, a television series based on the film franchise.
Del Monte partners with another prestigious franchise “Kung Fu Panda – The Dragon Knight”, a television series based on the film franchise.
2023
In the early 2023, Del Monte released the first carbon neutral certified pineapple
In the early 2023, Del Monte released the first carbon neutral certified pineapple
Factoring in the entire supply chain from farm to table. The Del Monte Zero pineapples’ greenhouse gas emissions are negated by the reabsorption of Fresh Del Monte-owned forests, making those pineapples’ carbon footprint zero.
2023
FRESH DEL MONTE AND ZAG HEROEZ MIRACULOUS™ JOIN FORCES
2023
FRESH DEL MONTE AND ZAG HEROEZ MIRACULOUS™ JOIN FORCES
Fresh del monte and zag heroez miraculous™ join forces to bring summer fun to shoppers and fans across europe with contests, digital activities and pos activations. This new partnership allows the produce giant and studio to join forces in promoting the series which is now streaming on Netflix. The collaboration allows Fresh Del Monte to add an adventurous twist to the packaging of its nutritious produce lineup.
