| Operations |
| Dec
1985 |
Launched
the Kitchenomics program, a relationship marketing program
designed to generate loyal consumption of Del Monte products
by providing economical recipes. |
| Mar
1993 |
Introduced
the 202 juice drinks - handy single-serve beverage with
a convenient pull-top opening. |
| Nov
1995 |
Launched
the affordable stand-up pouch packaging for sauces. |
| Mar
1997 |
Implemented
a new sales distribution system whereby the Company took
over the servicing of key accounts. |
| Jun
1997 |
Introduced
the pasta line - the first time that a non-pine, non-tomato-based
product was launched. |
| Apr
1999 |
Implemented
the enterprise resource planning system throughout the
organization. |
| May
2000 |
Consolidated
all key and developmental forwarding warehouses. |
| Aug
2000 |
Expanded
product offering for the US market to include the fruits
in glass jars. |
| Nov
2000 |
Established
the Corporate Supply Chain Management function. |
| Apr
2001 |
Introduced
the premium grade fruit syrup for industrial customers
in the US. |
| Dec
2001 |
Commenced
full operation of the Process Development Pilot Plant
in Manila. |
| Jan
2002 |
Commenced
full operation of the New Products Pilot Plant at the
cannery. |
| Oct
2002 |
Given
the SM Supplier of the Year Award, a first in the company's
history from the Philippines' largest supermarket operator.
|
| Oct
2002 |
Awarded
the Supplier of the Year Food Service Category by
Philippine Seven Corporation, operator of the 7-11
convenience store chain in the Philippines.
|
| Oct
2003 |
Completed
the Fruit Receiving area to enable the Cannery to
process riper fruits.
|
| Oct
2003 |
Awarded
the 2003 Employer of the Year Award by the Personnel
Management Association of the Philippines.
|
| Nov
2003 |
Given
the SM Supplier of the Year Award.
|
| Nov
2003 |
Awarded
the Supply Chain Excellence Large Supplier Category by
Philippine Seven Corporation.
|
| Nov
2003 |
Kitchenomics
loyalty programme hits 20 years.
|
|
July 2004 |
Acquired a premium juice company in China,
Great Lakes Fresh
Foods and Juice Company Ltd. |
|
Jan 2005 |
Acquired a food processing facility near Bangalore, India. |
|
Mar 2006 |
New Management put in place. |
|
Sep 2006 |
Launched Del Monte Fit 'n Right Juice Drinks in the
Philippines, a breakthrough drink with fat-burning L-Carnitine
and B-Vitamine. |
|
Sep 2007 |
Acquired 40% stake in FieldFresh Foods Pvt Ltd, a venture
with the Bharti and Rothchild groups that grows and packs
fresh fruits and vegetables in India. |
|
Nov 2007 |
Purchased the S&W brand right globally ex-Americas,
Australia and New Zealand. |
|
Nov 2007 |
Re-launched Del Monte Fit 'n Right Juice Drinks in PET
format, a first for the Company. |
|
Feb 2008 |
Philippines 7-Eleven awarded Del Monte Fit’ n Right as one
of 2007 Innovative Products of the Year |
