Del Monte Foods Company to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Second Annual Consumer/Retail Leveraged Finance Conference February 12-13, 2009.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Second Annual Consumer/Retail Leveraged Finance Conference being held in New York, New York on February 12-13, 2009. Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Thursday, February 12, at 9:15 a.m. ET (6:15 a.m. PT).

To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com. Under Upcoming Events, click Goldman Sachs Second Annual Consumer/Retail Leveraged Finance Conference. A replay of the webcast will be available online at the Company's website following the conclusion of the presentation.

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 approximately $3.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2008. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte([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 eight 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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