1886 – 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.

1909 – Del Monte shield makes it’s first appearance on a can label.

1920 – California Packing Corporation establishes stringent quality specifications for its premium brand, Del Monte. Early advertisements assure customers “Not a label, but a guarantee.”

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 favourite brand, CalPak changes its name to Del Monte Corporation.

1968 – Del Monte Corporation acquires West Indies Tropical Fruit Company of Coral Gables, Florida.

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 –
	Current owners acquire Fresh Del Monte Produce.
	Introduced the first new pineapple variety in more than 15 years, the Del Monte GoldTM Extra Sweet pineapple.
	Began expansion of melon program.

1997 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. goes public on the NYSE trading as (FDP).
 

1999 –
	Acquired a regional Fresh-cut supplier in Illinois and the value-added, Fresh-cut products category in North America.
	Expanded sourcing locations to new regions of the world.
	Achieved several landmark International Standards organization (ISO) certifications in pineapple and banana operations in Central America.

2001 – Built on the success of Del Monte Gold™ Extra Sweet pineapple introduced the Del Monte Hawaii™ Gold, a premium pineapple in 11 western states, western Canada and Japan.

2002 – Acquired assets of U.K. based Fisher Foods Limited’s chilled division, expanding growth in the fresh-cut category.

2004 – Acquired Del Monte Foods Europe, a leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit, vegetables and beverages in Europe, Middle East and Africa.