SAN FRANCISCO, February 27, 2012 - Del Monte Corporation announced today that it will host a conference call/webcast and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2012 third quarter results.  Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET).

Date:

Monday, March 12, 2012

Time:

8:00 AM (PT)

11:00 AM (ET)

Webcast [listen-only mode] and Slides:

To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com . Under Upcoming Events, click Q3 F12 Del Monte Foods Earnings Conference Call. Printable slides are expected to be available on March 12th in advance of the call.



Webcast Replay:

A replay of the webcast will be available online at the aforementioned website, under Quarterly Earnings Calls, following the conclusion of the presentation.

Conference Call:

1-888-788-9432

1-210-795-9068 (outside the U.S. and Canada)

Verbal Code: Del Monte Foods

Conference Call Replay:

A replay of the webcast will be available online at the Company's website following the conclusion of the presentation.

1- 888-568-0911

1- 203-369-3789 (outside the U.S. and Canada)



About Del Monte Foods
Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded pet products and food products for the U.S. retail market, generating approximately $3.7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2011. With a powerful portfolio of brands, Del Monte products are found in eight out of ten U.S. households. Pet food and pet snacks brands include Meow Mix®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, Milk-Bone®, 9Lives®, Pup-Peroni®, Gravy Train®, Nature's Recipe®, Canine Carry Outs®, Milo's Kitchen® and other brand names. Food product brands include Del Monte®, Contadina®, S&W®, College Inn® and other brand names. The Company also produces and distributes private label pet products and food products.

For more information on Del Monte Foods, visit the Company's website at www.delmontefoods.com.

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

CONTACTS:

Media Contact
Chrissy Stengel  
Del Monte Foods
(415) 247-3420
media.relations@delmonte.com

Analysts and Investors Contact
Christina Um 
Del Monte Foods
(415) 247-3382
investor.relations@delmonte.com