Del Monte Corporation : to Participate in Barclays Capital's High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2012 - Del Monte Corporation announced today that it will participate in Barclays Capital's High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference being held in Phoenix, AZ on March 26, 2012.  Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Monday, March 26, at 8:50 a.m. MST (11:50 a.m. ET).
To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com. Under Upcoming Events, click Barclays Capital's High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan 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 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 [phone] [e-mail]

Analysts and Investors Contact Christina Um   Del Monte Foods [phone] [e-mail]