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Del Monte - Company History
1909 Del Monte shield makes its first appearance on a can label.
1920 California Packing Corporation (CalPak) establishes stringent quality specifications for its premium brand, Del Monte. Early ads assure customers "Not a label, but a guarantee."
1929 With prices plummeting and overflowing warehouses, CalPak is forced to tighten its belt. Always a premium quality product, Del Monte advertising takes advantage of the many low-cost brands on the market and focuses on the value of dependable quality.
1942 A persistent focus on quality helps lift CalPak out of a crunch.
1955 Del Monte Pineapple Grapefruit drink is introduced.  Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes – a new product inspired by the recipe of an employee's mother – becomes an instant classic.
1967 Long known for its favorite brand, CalPak changes its name to Del Monte Corporation.
1968 Del Monte Corporation acquires West Indies Tropical Fruit Company of Coral Gables, FL.
1973 Del Monte Corporation becomes first major food processor in the United States to include nutrition labels on its products.
1979 Del Monte Corporation shareholders agree to a merger with R. J. Reynolds Industries.
1989 Del Monte Corporation divides into two separate entities; Del Monte Tropical Fruit and Del Monte Foods.
1993 A new owner of Del Monte Tropical Fruit changes name to Fresh Del Monte Produce.
1996 Fresh Del Monte Produce acquired by IAT Group.
  • Introduced the first new pineapple variety in more than 15 years, the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapple.
  • Began expansion of melon program.
  • Further diversified distribution capabilities by adding new distribution centers in key markets, adding additional value-added services to customers. 
1997 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. goes public on the NYSE trading as (FDP)
2002 Acquired assets of U.K. based Fisher Foods Limited's chilled division, expanding growth in the fresh-cut category.
2003 Acquired Standard Fruit and Vegetable Co., Inc., a Dallas based distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Acquired 100% ownership in Envases Industriales de Costa Rica S.A. (ENVACO).
  • Acquired Expans Sp. 2.0.0. a Poland-based distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Acquired Country Best Produce, a leading U.S. East Coast processor and packager.
2004 Acquired Del Monte Foods Europe, a leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit, vegetables and beverages in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
2008 Acquired the Costa Rican group Caribana, substantially increasing Del Monte® branded banana and Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapple production from Central America.

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