Del Monte Foods is Growing Its Organic Offerings with Five New Products.

Del Monte Organic Corn, Green Beans and Peas are Sprouting up on Grocers' Shelves Along with College Inn Organic Beef and Chicken Broths

SAN FRANCISCO -- Del Monte Foods (NYSE:DLM) today announced another wave of innovation with the launch of five new organic products including Del Monte([R]) Organic corn, green beans and peas, as well as College Inn([R]) Organic beef and chicken broths. The introduction of the new organic Del Monte and College Inn products continues the success of the Company's Del Monte Organic tomato products that were launch last year.

The organic category has grown 89% from 2001 to 2005 and industry experts expect organic products to continue growing at a rate of 18% annually through 2009. To continue offering quality organic products that meet this increasing consumer demand, Del Monte works with domestic farmers to ensure that all Del Monte Organic and College Inn Organic products are the same high-quality, great-tasting products that families expect from Del Monte - and are now grown under strict USDA organic standards, without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

"At Del Monte Foods, we are passionate about nourishing families and enriching lives every day by offering a variety of great-tasting, convenient and healthful products," said Apu Mody, Senior Vice President, Del Monte Consumer Products. "We are proud to work with local, domestic farmers to grow, harvest and provide families with more healthy, delicious and affordable organic products."

From the Field to the ForkO

Del Monte sources organic corn, cut green beans, French-style green beans and sweet peas from local domestic growers across the United States. Available in select retail stores now and with national distribution in January 2007.

With more than 100 years of experience producing good-for-you products, Del Monte has a long-standing relationship with its growers and partners with them to enhance farming practices, like creating the optimal crop rotation plan, which is essential in controlling insects and in avoiding diseases. With the intention of bringing the best possible product to consumers, Del Monte works with farmers to improve the methods of soil preparation prior to planting crops as well as post-planting weed control. They even aid in the improvement and enhancement of the soil's nutrients through organic methods. "I take a lot of pride in the crops we grow with Del Monte. We grow them as if we're going to feed them to our families -- which we do," says Murray Phillips, Grower of Del Monte Organic green beans.

"Del Monte is known for its quality and we work closely with local farmers to create a superior organic product that is picked at the peak of flavor and ripeness and packed within hours," adds Allen Mize, Field Superintendent for Del Monte. "In fact, the nutrition and goodness of Del Monte Organic vegetables is heat-sealed in the can - ready to be enjoyed at the table with family and friends."

The Perfect Ingredient for Holiday and Everyday Cooking

College Inn([R]) broth has been a trusted brand for great homemade flavor and has been gathering families around the table since 1923. Del Monte's College Inn Organic broths are made with the finest ingredients and simmered slowly to perfection. On store shelves now, families can get the same rich, homemade flavor in organic broth with new College Inn Organic Beef and Chicken broths.

All ingredients used in College Inn Organic broths meet the strict USDA standards for organic foods. This means that the stock that is used in College Inn broths comes from farmers whose chickens and/or cattle are raised and fed in accordance to the USDA Organic standards. All ingredients used are produced in Organic factories and meet the regulations. For recipe ideas, visit www.collegeinn.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 approximately $3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2006. 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 American 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.

Del Monte. Nourishing Families. Enriching Lives. Every Day.