Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) announced today that it will participate in the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference being held in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 29 - October 1, 2009 and will discuss the Company’s progress against its Accelerated Growth Plan as well as provide information regarding the expected costs of its recently announced notes offering and tender offer. Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Thursday, October 1, at 12:55 p.m. ET (9:55 a.m. PT).

To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com. Under Upcoming Events, click Deutsche Bank 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 $3.6 billion in net sales in fiscal 2009. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte^®, S&W^®, Contadina^®, College Inn^®, Meow Mix^®, Kibbles 'n Bits^®, 9Lives^®, Milk-Bone^®, Pup-Peroni^®, Meaty Bone^®, Snausages^® and Pounce^®, 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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