Del Monte Foods Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call/Webcast

Business Wire, May 22, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO -- Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) announced today that it will host a conference call/webcast and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year results as well as its fiscal 2009 full year outlook. Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET).

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About Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating more than $3.4 billion in net sales in fiscal 2007. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte([R]), StarKist([R]), S&W([R]), Contadina([R]), College Inn([R]), Meow Mix([R]), Kibbles 'n Bits([R]), 9Lives([R]),( )Milk-Bone([R]), Pup-Peroni([R]), Meaty Bone([R]), Snausages([R]) and Pounce([R]), Del Monte products are found in nine out of ten U.S. households. The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products. For more information on Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE:DLM) visit the Company's website at www.delmonte.com.

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