Our products have been part of people’s meals at home for generations, offering nutrition through our shelf-stable, plant-based, culinary food behind brands that people trust
Workers in the Del Monte Freezing plant in Bukidnon
The Group ensures that consumers understand our commitment to conform to food safety standards and regulatory requirements through our food safety management system.
DMPL facilities have quality certifications which attest to the quality and safety of our products. Manufacturing programs have been established to mitigate hazards including periodic assessments facilitated by third-party certification agencies.
Del Monte conducts extensive Risk Assessment/Hazard Analysis and incorporates its actions to assure that the products and ingredients meet the highest standards prior to market launch.
Our toll manufacturers likewise adhere to the same commitment.
3. In FY23, DMFI facilities received an A or AA rating from the Global Food Safety Initiative.
5. Each facility has their own Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Emergency Response teams and procedures to ensure they continue to operate and mitigate product, workplace and environmental risks. The BCPs are tested periodically as part of the employees’ training on crisis management.
8. DMPI regularly audits its toll manufacturers in compliance with its GMP, HACCP, and Good Laboratory Practices standards. All toll manufacturing facilities complied with these standards and are verified by internal and external audits.
9. Four out of five toll manufacturers have either FSSC ver. 5.1 or BRCGS Issue 8 quality certification.
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Del Monte is a well-trusted brand committed to health and nutrition. We aspire to preserve this trust among consumers.
As the Original Plant-Based Food Company®, Del Monte spent 135+ years developing products focusing on nourishment. By building on this rich history, we believe that we can Grow Good for a healthier and hopeful tomorrow for our people and our planet. Products that deliver full servings of fruits and vegetables, while also introducing new flavors and functional ingredients, highlight the depth of the earth’s goodness. We grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices.
Del Monte products in the U.S. meet the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for fruit and vegetable servings, and our unique process, processing crops not far from the field, means that our products retain more nutrients than our competitors. Majority of our products are no-sugar-added/low-fat fruit products, and no-salt-added/reduced-sodium vegetable products compared to branded players.
The products of DMPL are mostly plant-based. Pineapples are rich in vitamins and minerals that boost immunity, while tomato products contain lycopene, a nutrient full of antioxidant properties that helps prevent certain diseases.
To support DMPI’s goal of Better Nutrition, R&D is evaluating a nutrient profile system to determine the health level and nutrition properties of the Company’s products. Around 80% of DMPI’s products provide better nutrition based on such evaluation. The Company’s goal is to increase the proportion of products that provide better nutrition to 85%.
1. In the U.S., Del Monte was the first major food producer to voluntarily adopt nutritional labeling on all food products.
2. We aim to provide at least half a cup of fruits or vegetables per serving for most of our products in the U.S., and meet healthy nutrient levels as recommended by the FDA. The majority of our produce are picked and packed on the same day, ensuring 97% preservative-free produce.
3. The vast majority of DMFI products contain positive nutrients and are considered healthy.
4. In Asia, we anchor our nutrition platforms on reduction of added sugar and added sodium, immunity, heart and bone health, and proper digestion.
5. The Company aims to annually reduce added sugar and added sodium by 7.5% and 3.75%, respectively, on identified products.
6. In FY23, we achieved 7% average sugar reduction and 7% average sodium reduction for certain SKUs.
The Del Monte brand name has been synonymous with premium quality since its debut in 1886. For generations, our company has proudly earned this reputation with a singular dedication to quality .
As a market leader that seeks to cater to consumer preferences, we understand that consumers are becoming increasingly mindful of the ingredients in their food and are often looking for positive health properties such as low-sugar, low-sodium or low-fat. Moreover, Del Monte have seen heightened interest in ready-made cooking ingredients as consumers double down on home meal preparation, health and wellness. This emphasis on health benefits has ongoing implications for product design and sourcing.
1. About 33% of DMFI’s R&D spending is allocated to innovation. New products accounted for 9% of total sales in USA in FY2023 .
2. Innovation and renovation in the Philippine Market has largely focused on strengthening our core categories behind relevant functional benefits. New products contributed 8.5% of total FY23 sales of DMPI.
3. Del Monte Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Cup Snacks with Infusions have been recognized as the Overall Snack Products of the Year by the 2023 Mindful Awards.
4. The Mindful Awards highlight conscious companies and products in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry that stand up for what's right and take action to make a positive impact on people and the planet. This recognition speaks to Del Monte Foods’ purpose as Growers of Good® to nourish people and the planet by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.
Del Monte Foods added Take Root Organics to its product portfolio to provide consumers access to affordable, organic products. Take Root Organics partners with local family farmers who practice organic farming methods and are committed to growing the highest quality produce.
DMFI completed the acquisition of Kitchen Basics, a line of ready-to-use stocks and broths, from McCormick & Company.Kitchen Basics is well-known for its culinary quality, supporting the company’s desire to drive consumers to create better-for-you, delicious-tasting meals at home.
JOYBA is a first shelf-stable boba tea product introduced by DMFI. The line of boba shop-inspired ready-to-drink beverages is made with real brewed tea and popping boba, delivering a burst of joy with every sip.
Innovation in the Philippines has largely focused on strengthening its core categories behind relevant functional benefits. Health and wellness have been the anchor for new product introductions with the consumers’ health needs in mind.
Del Monte launched a summer season flavor for its fruit cocktail – Del Monte Fiesta with Mandarin Orange and Del Monte Fiesta with Langka (jackfruit). These flavors are a delicious medley of pineapple, papaya, nata de coco and cherries – plus feature bright wedges of Mandarin orange or festive slivers of jackfruit.
Del Monte in the Philippines launched seasonal Del Monte Juice Drink variants with delicious and healthy flavors to drive home consumption occasions. These include Melon Cucumber, Pineapple Kiwi and Pineapple Lychee.
DMPI entered the fast-growing ready-to-drink milk category with Mr. Milk, an affordable fruit- and yogurt-flavored milk drink which now carries 5 flavors.
Del Monte in the Philippines’ strategic joint venture with Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), a leading regional dairy company, launched new products which include a line of fortified ready-to-drink dairy products that deliver superb taste and highly relevant functional benefits.
Del Monte launched new affordable trial pack formats and flavors under the Del Monte Potato Crisp brand. These are delicious, crispy-thin and flavorful biscuits offering consumers a healthier snack alternative with its ‘baked, not fried’ proposition.
Following the success of S&W Sweet 16 fresh pineapple, the Company launched S&W Deluxe Premium, a naturally-ripened extra sweet pineapple, in China, Japan and South Korea with favorable market feedback. Majority are sold in China through our distributors, and this premium fresh variety is gaining traction in China’s retail segment.
Individually packaged frozen Pineapple Stick and frozen chunks called Golden Pineapple have been sold in 7-Eleven Japan, These products are positioned as an on-the-go healthy snack in the store’s chiller section. These are also sold in the UK, Spain, Andorra, China, Hong Kong and South Korea. 
Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juices with functional benefits
Our Group understands the need to have a sustainable packaging to protect the environment. We target to innovate our packaging towards responsible stewardship of the environment while maintaining the quality and safety of our products. This motivates us to rework our product packaging in a more environment-friendly manner.
1. As the first major U.S. food producer to voluntarily adopt nutritional labeling on all our products, we have continually proven our commitment to the health benefits of our products. The Company partners with retailers to review nutritional facts and labels and update shelf-life recommendations
2. DMFI removed Bisphenol A (BPA) from its can linings.3. DMFI is committed to informing people what is in our packaging and how to recycle it. In 2019, we joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to partner pre-competitively with other leading packaging suppliers and CPGs to work towards more sustainable packaging solutions that deliver delicious shelf stable food while ensuring it's safe to eat. We have included more detailed recycling instructions on our packages using How2Recycle labeling.
4. Currently, all of the ~12,000 tons of corrugate we use for trays, cases and displays are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). As we move closer to 2025, we will work with our suppliers to maintain 100% certification either through FSC or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) for corrugate and other packaging materials.
5. DMFI’s products contains recycled contents:
A. Products are packed in corrugate boxes, which contains 33 percent recycled content
6. The R&D teams at DMFI work with our packaging suppliers to test compostable bioplastics in a laboratory setting and the Company is working on developing a plastic fruit cup that incorporates post-consumer recycled content within the interior layers.
7. In the Philippines, all packaging materials in the cannery and toll packers are 100% BPA-Non Intent.
8. DMPI reduced the material usage of rigid plastic bottles and caps by 9%, tin cans by 7%, and stand-up pouches and corrugated cartons by 4%.
9. We also innovated our beverage packaging for consumers’ convenience. Our juices come in resealable one-liter cartons.
10. Part of DMPI’s packaging goals is to use 30% post-consumer recycled PET plastic and recycle-ready flexible stand-up pouches.
To ensure that our products are safe, we have a robust traceability program allowing us to protect our consumers’ health during unwarranted events by identifying the origin of the product from its production to the retailer. This equips us to efficiently handle consumer inquiries. Having a reliable traceability program enables the Group to have an effective process to identify a defective product or component and to execute the recall process, if warranted.
The Group’s traceability program is frequently tested and results are used to drive continuous process improvements. Del Monte also maintains records that allow the Company to determine the source of the ingredients used in its products.
