Del Monte Foods Company to Participate in the Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference October 14-15, 2008

To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com. Under Upcoming Events, click Wachovia Consumer Growth 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 more than $3.7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2008 (including sales generated by operations now classified as discontinued operations). 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 | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) visit the Company's website at www.delmonte.com.

Del Monte. Nourishing Families. Enriching Lives. Every Day.(TM)

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Media: Sard Verbinnen Brandy Bergman/Robin Weinberg, 212-687-8080 or Analyst/Investor: Del Monte Foods Jennifer Garrison/Katherine Husseini, 415-247-3382 investor.relations@delmonte.com