Del Monte Foods Participates in the American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.

Del Monte Features Healthy Products and Programs to Empower American Families to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle

SAN FRANCISCO -- Del Monte Foods (NYSE:DLM) is committed to helping American families improve their diets and their lives. And at this year's 2007 American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, Pa., September 30 through October 2, the Company will share with dietitians the many health benefits of its fruit, vegetable and tuna products -- from the lycopene found in tomatoes to the Omega-3 fatty acids in tuna and the Vitamin A found in carrots to the Vitamin C in peaches. At the Company's booth, number 914, activities will include a look at the Del Monte Foods' Just One More for Healthy Living[TM] program; an appearance from America's most famous tuna, Charlie([R]) the Tuna; healthy recipe samplings with the Company's own Dietitian Laura Molseed; and tastings of a variety of Del Monte([R]) and StarKist([R]) brand products.

"We are proud to take part in this year's American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference. Del Monte's products address the need for healthy yet convenient foods, and combined with our marketing programs, provide consumers with the tools they need to live a healthy lifestyle," said Richard G. Wolford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Del Monte Foods. "With obesity, heart disease and diabetes on the continued rise in the United States, we are leveraging Del Monte's healthy product portfolio and programs to educate consumers about simple steps they can make to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle."

Just One More for Healthy Living([TM])

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, imagine what adding just one more daily serving of fruit and vegetables, and just one more serving of lean protein such as tuna weekly can do for your family's health. Del Monte Foods recently announced that it is partnering with Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian and host of the Food Network's Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger and author of Small Changes, Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life, and the YMCA of the USA to challenge families nationwide to achieve better health and more energy by participating in the Just One More for Healthy Living([TM]) pledge. The pledge empowers families to take active, yet simple steps toward leading a healthier lifestyle through proper nutrition and increased physical activity. Families nationwide can register online at www.EatJustOneMore.com, or visit their local YMCA for additional information.

The Just One More for Healthy Living[TM] program, which was created in 2006, encourages families to take simple steps each day that will yield significant results toward a healthier lifestyle. It encourages families to add just one more daily serving of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, just one more weekly serving of lean protein such as tuna, and just one more physical activity each day.

In celebration of the Just One More for Healthy Living[TM] campaign, Del Monte's registered dietitian, Laura Molseed, will offer samplings of recipes that highlight how consumers can use products such as StarKist tuna pouches, Del Monte([R]) fruit, vegetable and tomato products to get one more serving of fruits and vegetables daily and one more serving of tuna weekly. In addition, attendees at the ADA conference will have the chance to trial new No Sugar Added Del Monte Orchard Select([R]) fruit, as well as StarKist Tuna and Del Monte Fruit Chillers[TM] single serve fruit.

"The ADA Conference gives Del Monte an opportunity to connect with an extremely influential audience," said Laura Molseed, RD, Del Monte's in-house dietitian. "From obesity treatment to child nutrition programs, studies show that the work of registered dietitians can positively impact consumer health and wellness. Del Monte Foods recognizes the crucial role dietitians play in educating Americans about the significance of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle."

According to Molseed, many dietitians already use Del Monte products when counseling clients across many settings and situations. "The Company's presence at the ADA conference calls attention to the healthfulness of our fruit, vegetable and tuna products--from our Fruit Naturals([R]) products, which are an important source of Vitamins A and C to our StarKist Tuna Fillets[TM], which are an important source of B vitamins, Selenium and Omega-3 fatty acids," Molseed noted. "These convenient, great-tasting products make it easy to get the 41/2 cups of fruits and vegetables MyPyramid recommends as part of a daily diet."

Empowering Families to Live a Healthier Lifestyle at www.DelMonte.com

Del Monte recently launched a dynamic new Website that demonstrates the Company's commitment to the healthful benefits of family togetherness. The Website, www.DelMonte.com, goes beyond a traditional Corporate Website to empower families to take simple steps toward a healthier lifestyle by offering advice from renowned food and nutrition experts, as well as providing inspiring articles and recipe ideas to encourage families to enjoy a shared family meal. Visit Del Monte's Website at www.DelMonte.com.

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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