Del Monte Foods
Del Monte Foods was a 139-year-old U.S. producer of canned vegetables, fruits, tomatoes, and fruit snacks sold through major supermarket chains. The company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025 and its assets were sold to three buyers in March 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1886
- HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Del Monte Foods does
Del Monte Foods, Inc. was a privately held U.S. canned and packaged food producer founded in 1886 (139-year heritage at bankruptcy) and historically headquartered in San Francisco with a corporate address in Coral Gables, Florida. The company manufactured and marketed a broad portfolio of shelf-stable canned vegetables, fruits, tomatoes, and fruit-based snacks under the Del Monte® brand and sub-brands including Fruit Cup® Snacks, Escapes™, Fruit Refreshers®, Fruit Delights™, Deluxe Gold Pineapple, and Joyba™. Core technology consisted of canning and food processing capabilities for preserving produce — including vegetables (olives, beans, corn, peas, artichokes, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, beets, mixed vegetables, asparagus, sauerkraut, spinach, zucchini), tomatoes, fruits (peaches, mandarin oranges, pears, pineapple, mangos, grapefruit, cherries, apricots), and refrigerated/chilled fruit snacks. The company also owned Kitchen Basics (acquired from McCormick & Company in August 2022 for $99 million), extending the portfolio into stocks and broths.
Del Monte Foods served two primary segments: Consumer Retail (household consumers purchasing canned and snack products through major U.S. supermarket and grocery chains) and Foodservice (restaurants, catering, and institutional food operators). Revenue was generated through one-time product sales at consumer-facing retail price points determined by retailers, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution was exclusively domestic-focused via retail grocery storefronts across the United States, complemented by a multi-channel marketing approach (consumer website with recipes, email newsletters, and active social media on Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram). The company was a subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific (Singapore and Philippines-listed) and prior to bankruptcy led global canned vegetable sales with a 3% global market share in 2023.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 1, 2025, in the District of New Jersey, citing $1.2 billion in debt, declining canned goods demand, and rising costs, while securing $912.5 million in DIP financing. Between January and March 2026, Del Monte Foods' assets were sold through court-supervised Section 363 transactions to three buyers — Fresh Del Monte Produce (vegetable, tomato, and refrigerated fruit business plus global Del Monte brand ownership for $285 million), B&G Foods (broth and stock business), and Pacific Coast Producers (shelf-stable fruit business) — effectively dissolving the independent entity and triggering the closure of Modesto and Hughson canneries in April 2026, the elimination of 765 jobs, and the termination of 20-year grower contracts that left California clingstone peach farmers preparing to destroy ~420,000 peach trees.
Del Monte Foods firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Del Monte Foods
- Legal name
- Del Monte Foods, Inc.
- Website
- https://delmonte.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1886
- Operating status
- Closed
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Del Monte Foods was a 139-year-old U.S. producer of canned vegetables, fruits, tomatoes, and fruit snacks sold through major supermarket chains. The company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025 and its assets were sold to three buyers in March 2026.
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Del Monte Foods industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Canned and Packaged Foods
- NAICS
- Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying (31142), Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)
- SIC
- Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Canned & Jarred Fruit & Vegetable Processing (Canning, Bottling) (AFAKAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Shelf-Stable Pantry Staples (Grains, Pasta, Rice, Beans, Canned Foods) (CRADAAAA), Fruit Snacks & Dried Fruit (CRADABAJ)
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Where Del Monte Foods is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Francisco
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Del Monte Foods business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Canned and Packaged Food Products: Del Monte Foods generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of canned vegetables, canned fruits, tomatoes, and fruit snack products sold through retail grocery channels. Revenue comes from product sales to consumers through supermarket retailers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Del Monte Foods product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Del Monte Foods manufactures and markets branded canned and preserved food products including canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned tomatoes, and fruit-based snacks. The company sources produce from family farmers and sells its branded shelf-stable food items through major U.S. retail grocery chains and to foodservice operators.
Product overview
Del Monte Foods is a canned and preserved food company offering a diverse portfolio of vegetables, fruits, and snacks. The product lineup includes core categories of canned vegetables (olives, beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, beets, and seasoned vegetables), canned fruits (peaches, mandarin oranges, pears, pineapple, mangos, grapefruit, mixed fruit, cherries, apricots), and snack products (Fruit Cup Snacks, Escapes cocktail-inspired fruit cups, Fruit Delights flavored fruits, Fruit Refreshers, Bubble Fruit, and Chilled Fruit). The company operates under sub-brands including Deluxe Gold for premium pineapples and Escapes for cocktail-mixer style fruit snacks. Following bankruptcy proceedings in 2025-2026, Del Monte Foods' assets were divided among Fresh Del Monte Produce (vegetable, tomato, and refrigerated fruit operations), B&G Foods (broth and stock business), and Pacific Coast Producers (shelf-stable fruit business).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Del Monte Vegetables Canned and preserved vegetables including olives, beans, corn, peas, artichokes, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, beets, mixed vegetables, asparagus, sauerkraut, spinach, and zucchini for household cooking and meal preparation.
- Del Monte Tomatoes Canned tomato products including diced tomatoes and other tomato-based items for cooking and recipe use.
- Del Monte Fruits Canned and preserved fruits including peaches, mandarin oranges, pears, pineapple, mangos, grapefruit, mixed fruit, cherries, and apricots for household consumption and recipes.
- Fruit Cup Snacks Pre-portioned fruit snacks in cups, available in various fruit varieties with no artificial sweeteners, for on-the-go snacking.
- Escapes Fruit cup snacks with real fruit pieces in cocktail-inspired non-alcoholic flavors including Mango Strawberry-Rita, Mixed Fruit Sangria, and Pineapple Piña Colada.
- Fruit Delights Sliced fruits in flavor-infused syrups including Sliced Pears with Cinnamon, Sliced Pears with Salted Caramel, and Sliced Peaches in Brown Sugar.
- Fruit Refreshers Fruit in slightly sweetened flavored water with chia seeds, available in various fruit combinations.
- Deluxe Gold Pineapple Premium pineapple products packed in 100% pineapple juice including slices, chunks, and tidbits.
- Chilled Fruit Refrigerated fruit snacks and cups sold through cold-chain retail channels for fresh consumption.
- Seasoned Vegetables Flavored canned vegetable products such as Whole Kernel Sweet Fiesta Corn with added seasonings for ready-to-eat side dishes.
- Kitchen Basics (Broths and Stocks) Acquired brand of stocks and broths sold through retail grocery channels; included intellectual property and inventory purchased from McCormick & Company.
Quantifiable outcome
- Del Monte Foods led global sales in the canned vegetables market with a 3% market share in 2023
Companies that use Del Monte Foods
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Del Monte Foods technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Del Monte Foods partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Pittsburgh PiratesminorFresh Del Monte Foods announced a multi-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates MLB team featuring Del Monte branding at PNC Park including left field wall signage, grounds crew sponsorship, and in-game activations beginning June 9, 2026. The partnership reinforces Del Monte's commitment to Pittsburgh where its Foods Division has maintained an operational hub since 2002.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Del Monte Foods competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Conagra Brands: Large US packaged foods company with overlapping categories in canned vegetables, tomatoes, broths, and shelf-stable meals (Hunt's, PAM, Healthy Choice), making it the most direct CPG comparable to Del Monte Foods' legacy portfolio.
- Campbell Soup Company: Iconic US shelf-stable and canned food manufacturer (Campbell's, Swanson, Pacific Foods) with comparable branded CPG scale, retail grocery distribution, and exposure to declining canned soup/meal categories.
- B&G Foods: US packaged foods roll-up with extensive canned and shelf-stable brands (Green Giant, Ortega, Cream of Wheat) and the direct acquirer of Del Monte's Kitchen Basics broth and stock business, creating direct operational overlap.
- Seneca Foods Corporation: Largest US producer of canned fruits and vegetables, with private label and branded canned produce, making it the closest pure-play direct competitor in Del Monte's core canned fruit and vegetable categories.
- Bonduelle Group: Global leader in canned and processed vegetables with extensive shelf-stable product lines and retail distribution, representing a directly comparable international canned produce peer.
Emerging players
- Pacific Coast Producers: California-based agricultural cooperative that acquired Del Monte's shelf-stable fruit business, giving it a direct product portfolio overlap in canned peaches, pears, and mixed fruit and establishing it as a new direct competitor in canned fruit.
Broad incumbents
- Fresh Del Monte Produce: NYSE-listed producer and distributor of fresh and prepared produce that acquired Del Monte's vegetable, tomato, and refrigerated fruit businesses plus global Del Monte brand rights, becoming the direct successor operator in those categories.
- General Mills: Large branded CPG with shelf-stable food lines including Progresso canned soups, Old El Paso, and Green Giant canned and frozen vegetables, overlapping with Del Monte's canned vegetable and pantry meal positioning.
- McCain Foods: Global leader in frozen prepared foods and potatoes with growing shelf-stable offerings, comparable in scale, retail distribution, and adjacent category exposure to Del Monte's processed produce portfolio.
Regional players
- Hanover Foods: Pennsylvania-based canned vegetable and food manufacturer with a comparable mid-scale canned produce product line, though operating primarily in the eastern US foodservice and retail channels.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Del Monte Foods leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Del Monte Foods subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Del Monte Foods funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Del Monte Foods M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Del Monte Foods
What does Del Monte Foods do?
Del Monte Foods manufactures and markets branded canned and preserved food products including canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned tomatoes, and fruit-based snacks. The company sources produce from family farmers and sells its branded shelf-stable food items through major U.S. retail grocery chains and to foodservice operators.
Is Del Monte Foods a public or private company?
Del Monte Foods is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently closed.
When was Del Monte Foods founded?
Del Monte Foods was founded in 1886. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Del Monte Foods based?
Del Monte Foods is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.
How does Del Monte Foods make money?
One revenue line is on record: canned and Packaged Food Products.
Who are Del Monte Foods's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Conagra Brands, Campbell Soup Company, B&G Foods, Seneca Foods Corporation and Bonduelle Group. Pacific Coast Producers is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Fresh Del Monte Produce, General Mills and McCain Foods. Hanover Foods is listed as a regional player.
Does Del Monte Foods have an API?
No public API is recorded for Del Monte Foods.
What industry is Del Monte Foods in?
Del Monte Foods's product category is Canned and Packaged Foods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAFAH, Canned & Jarred Fruit & Vegetable Processing (Canning, Bottling), with a secondary code of CRADAAAA, Shelf-Stable Pantry Staples (Grains, Pasta, Rice, Beans, Canned Foods). Its NAICS code is 3114 and its SIC code is 2030.