DEL MONTE FOODS
2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Quality Nourishment from Farm to Family

Here at Del Monte, we believe in nurturing all that is good. 
Our efforts are centered around Nourishing Families. 
Enriching Lives. Every Day®, as proven by our long history 
of providing great-tasting, quality food. 
With our 130-year heritage, we have grown up alongside 
many families, friends, and farmers, spanning generations. 
Our goal is to continue to thrive for the next hundred years, 
delivering healthy, wholesome and overall good products 
so we may all grow and flourish together. We are dedicated 
to fulfilling the need of today’s families looking for more 
information on how we grow, make, and bring food to their 
homes and on the go. 
As we work to create a sustainable business that will
last for the next century, we have made some important 
changes in our operations and product offering. We 
revamped our strategy to focus on transformation and
innovation to pave a sustainable path forward from the 
intersection of the environment and communities in which 
we operate. This means dedicating ourselves to creating a 
transparent food chain, caring for Earth’s goodness, nurturing 
people, and investing in the future of food to ensure a 
brighter tomorrow for all families.
Because we recognize the importance of working together 
to achieve our goals, over the past two years we have also 
We are proud to share our 2018 
sustainability report to highlight 
how we ensure quality and care 
for the planet while nourishing 
people from farm to family.
A LETTER FROM 
OUR CEO 
“
taken the needed step to connect and align with our 
stakeholders on the most relevant material topics. We 
are proud to share the outcome of this important 
strategic work with you, along with our performance 
on key social and environmental indicators, in our first 
sustainability report.
At Del Monte Foods, Inc. we believe our future is 
shaped by the choices we make, no matter how small. 
We’re passionate about bringing high-quality, healthy, 
and nutritious fruits and vegetables from farms to 
families. We know that by nurturing Earth´s goodness 
today, we can grow a healthier and more hopeful 
tomorrow. We hope you join us on this journey. 
Sincerely,
Greg Longstreet
President & CEO, Del Monte Foods, Inc.
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D
RT
WHO WE ARE, HOW WE OPERATE AND REPORT
About Del Monte Foods
Del Monte Foods Inc. (Del Monte Foods), a wholly 
owned subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Del 
Monte Pacific) is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, 
with sales of $1.65 billion and 7,200 employees. Del 
Monte Foods is one of the country’s largest producers, 
distributors, and marketers of premium quality 
branded food products for the U.S. retail market. We 
offer a wide array of vegetable and fruit products 
under the following portfolio of brands: Del Monte®, 
Contadina®, S&W®, and College Inn®. For more 
information, please visit http://www.delmontefoods.
com/our-company.
About this report
STRUCTURE
Since Del Monte Pacific, our parent company, is listed 
on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited 
(SGX), both entities fall under the Sustainability 
Reporting Guide (Guide) and Rule. To align with 
the SGX Guide, Del Monte Foods developed this 
report using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 
Sustainability Reporting Standards. We carry the GRI 
principles of balanced reporting throughout this report 
and have included a GRI Index in the appendix to 
provide a comprehensive summary of our approach to 
sustainability.
BOUNDARIES
This report covers fiscal year 2018 for our entire 
corporate footprint, including our locations in the 
United States, Venezuela, and Mexico. Any locations 
closed during 2018 were either removed from our data 
or are specifically addressed in the relevant sections. 
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GRI INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
I
CREATING A TRANSPARENT 
FOOD CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
III
NURTURING 
PEOPLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CARING FOR
EARTH’S GOODNESS . . . . . . . . . . . 11
II
INVESTING IN THE 
FUTURE OF FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IV
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CLARIFYING OUR 
MATERIAL ESG 
TOPICS AND 
ALIGNING ACROSS 
THE VALUE CHAIN
Over the last two years, we 
have undertaken a process 
to understand and prioritize 
what is material to our 
business. To identify key 
environmental, social, and 
governance (ESG) topics, 
Del Monte Pacific identified 
a lengthy list of potential 
ESG issues to determine 
which are the most relevant. 
This list formed the basis for 
engagement with internal 
and external stakeholders 
to understand which issues 
were most important to the 
business. Employee surveys, 
management interviews, and an 
external stakeholder review all 
informed the final prioritized 
list of material issues.
CREATING A 
TRANSPARENT 
FOOD CHAIN
INVESTING IN 
THE FUTURE 
OF FOOD
NURTURING 
PEOPLE
Corporate Governance
Connecting Consumers 
with their Farmers
KEY 
ESG 
TOPIC
KEY 
PILLARS
Healthy Products
Product Innovation
Product Integrity (quality 
and safety)
Growing Roots (Plant 
Breeding)
Enhancing Soil Quality & 
Other Efforts on Farms 
Water Management
Reducing Climate Change
Workplace Well-being
Supporting our Farmers
Community Investment
CARING FOR 
EARTH’S 
GOODNESS
Farming and 
Sourcing
Processing and 
Packaging
Distribution
Customer and 
End of Life
I
III
II
IV
Using this prioritized list, Del 
Monte Foods validated these 
issues and built a strategic 
roadmap. The roadmap was 
populated with several key 
pillars to manage material 
issues along the value chain. 
This roadmap gives order 
to the direct actions we are 
taking to enhance our business 
to generate the greatest 
benefit for our stakeholders. 
This report describes our 
status and plans for this 
journey across the four key 
pillars.
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AT DEL MONTE, WE ARE PROUD GROWERS OF GOOD
40
200
4 hours
TYPES OF FRUIT AND 
VEGETABLES
PRODUCTS
TO IDENTIFY THE 
SOURCE OF ALL 
INGREDIENTS
AC R E S
since 2013
390,000
42,706
GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL
In FY2018 all our 
facilities were 
audited as part 
of the GLOBAL 
FOOD SAFETY 
INITIATIVE and 
achieved an A or 
AA rating.
We monitor products FROM FARM TO FACTORY, using electronic 
tracking to track them in less than 4 hours.
We reduced our CARBON FOOTPRINT by 18% 
from FY2016 to FY2017.
Since 2015, we eliminated 2.3 million miles (equal to saving about 390,000 gallons of 
diesel fuel) from OUR DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.
In FY2018 we harvested 42,706 acres using DEL MONTE VARIETIES (seeds).
We decreased our WATER USAGE at Hanford 
and Modesto facilities.
20%
18%
A
CREATING A TRANSPARENT FOOD CHAIN
Connecting consumers & ensuring integrity 
CARING FOR EARTH’S GOODNESS
From roots and soil to water and climate
We pick healthy ingredients at 
the peak of ripeness.
We cook and pack ingredients and 
offer different types of products.
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2017 
PRODUCT 
OF THE YEAR!
U.S. GROWERS
MORE THAN
EM PLOYEES
CA SES
3
3
7,200
$760,000
64%
97%
30,000
1,000
We employ over 7,200 people.
We support the 
American economy.
Nearly all Del Monte tomatoes, vegetables and fruits are grown 
and fresh-packed in the U.S., NOURISHING AMERICAN 
FAMILIES DIRECTLY FROM FARM TO TABLE.
In FY2018, we processed over 30,000 cases of food as 
part of the FIELD TO FOODBANK PROGRAM.
64% of our SEASONAL HOURLY 
EMPLOYEES are members of unions that 
help advocate fair wages and working 
conditions.
We converted 100% of our branded 
tomato products and nearly 100% of our 
branded fruit and vegetable products to 
NON-BPA linings.
The Consumer Survey of Product Innovation 
awarded our FRUIT REFRESHERS…
Del Monte is the first consumer-
facing manufacturer to work 
with the USDA (United States 
Department of Agriculture) for 
NON-GMO certfication for 
CORN PRODUCTS.
Nearly all of Del Monte products are 
PRESERVATIVE-FREE.
The FRUIT,  VEGETABLES and 
TOMATOES we use in our products have 
ALWAYS been grown without genetically 
modified seeds.
In FY2018, we donated over 8 
MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD 
and gave $760,000 to local 
community groups. 
100%
99%
70%
20
254,655
452,636
218,713
477
575
TOMATOES
VEGETABLES
FRUITS
GROWERS
TONS
NON 
GMO
NURTURING PEOPLE
Our employees, growers and communities
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF FOOD 
Through a healthy portfolio, product integrity and innovation  
PRESERVATIVE 
FREE
USDA
PROCESS 
VERIFIED
NON
BPA
U.S. GROWN
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Consumers today are increasingly asking for transparency of their food origins. Our growers 
and processors are working hard to keep our customers informed about the sources, safety, 
and sustainability of Del Monte Foods products. 
In a time when we see longer and increasingly digitized supply chains, Del Monte Foods is 
narrowing the gap between farm and family. Beyond our contractual relationships with our 
growers and close involvement in the growing process, we use new technologies to gain 
deeper insights about our farms and the vegetables, tomatoes, and fruit they grow. This 
enhanced visibility is creating further opportunities to collect data and for our growers and 
customers to share their insights, resulting in greater transparency from farm to table.
CREATING A 
TRANSPARENT 
FOOD CHAIN

OUR CODE OF 
CONDUCT GUIDES 
US WITH ETHICS 
AND INTEGRITY 
Considering the challenges the industry at large has 
faced around food safety, it is more important than ever 
to ensure that we at Del Monte Foods are upholding 
our commitments to strong principles and business 
standards. We greatly value the integrity of our brands 
and want to ensure customers can trust in them from 
this generation to the next. We are always looking for 
ways to improve our products and services, and our 
Consumer Affairs staff ensures that customer comments 
are shared with key decision makers and responded to 
appropriately.
We have a longstanding commitment to quality 
practices and have created a culture that not only 
knows our Code of Conduct, but also embodies it. 
We view the Code of Conduct as a dynamic tool 
that helps our employees navigate the varied and 
disparate types of decisions they have to make. Our 
code enables our employees to put our principles into 
practice, which is fundamental to our continued success. 
To support adherence to the Code, employees are also 
trained on our International Anti-Corruption Policy, 
Employee Handbook, Travel and Expense practices, and 
Whistleblower hotline, which are all readily available 
on the Del Monte Foods’ intranet. We strive to be 
thorough and comprehensive in our approach—we 
want everyone to be as safe as we are.
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OUR CODE OF CONDUCT 
ALSO ENSURES 
FOOD SAFETY
We also use our Code of Conduct to ensure the safety of food throughout our 
upstream and downstream value chain. As potential health risks may arise from 
the handling, preparation or storage of food, it is critical to closely monitor what 
goes into our products and how these products are managed.
Federal food safety regulations require that we track products shipped to our 
customers, but we consistently go beyond those minimum standards. Prior to 
introducing any product into the marketplace, Del Monte conducts extensive 
Risk Assessments/Hazard Analysis and incorporates necessary actions to ensure 
that all products and ingredients meet the highest Del Monte standards.
We also use electronic tracking to monitor product movement from farm 
to factory. This enables us to precisely identify the sources of all ingredients in 
our products as well as track produce in approximately four hours. We aim to 
reduce the timing needed for this traceability process even further through the 
application of state-of-the-art data-sorting technology.
To validate the effectiveness and accuracy of our system, we regularly conduct 
tests known as traceability assessments. Each facility that handles our products, 
from manufacturing to distribution, is subject to two mock recall and traceability 
audits annually to ensure that our systems work properly and promptly in the 
event of a recall. Based on our controls, we are able to isolate products in less 
than two hours. Furthermore, we apply the same traceability standards to our 
co-packers and third-party operated facilities.  
Beyond our own internal procedures, we are always pushing for greater food 
industry safety through the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which brings 
together experts to promote food safety certifications. The first standard 
recognized was the British Retail Consortium (BRC). In FY2018 all our facilities 
were audited according to this standard, and minor issues were identified and 
addressed. As a result, all our facilities enjoy either an A or AA rating.
ELECTRONIC TRACKING 
traces ingredients from farm to factory
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CONNECTING 
CONSUMERS 
WITH THEIR 
FARMERS BUILDS 
TRANSPARENCY
TOOLS LIKE CROPTRAK™ 
FACILITATE TRANSPARENCY
Del Monte is working to cultivate a culture of transparency by 
connecting consumers with growers, giving people a glimpse of where 
their food is picked and packed at the peak of ripeness. We are excited 
to share our growing practices with consumers. Through sophisticated 
software and our work with the Stewardship Index of Specialty Crops, 
we are working to provide detailed information about how our 
vegetables are grown. Consumers will soon be able to access this ever-
growing body of information on our corporate website, www.delmonte.com. 
At Del Monte, we encourage our growers to participate in programs 
that advance consumer knowledge, build trust, and make their 
communities better places in which to live and work.
Central to our engagement with our vegetable growers is our partnership with our third-party vendor, CropTrak™. Its 
tool allows us to track various data including traceability, sustainability, and customer audit information; we house this 
data in one central repository, facilitating more dynamic feedback loops with operations and partners.
Using CropTrak, we can track a diverse range of environmental and social indicators — from nitrogen per crop 
produced and irrigation rates to engagement with local communities via activities such as farmers markets, local food 
festivals, and food banks. CropTrak will also help us improve our harvest and pack projections, grower and carrier 
payments, and grading systems, as well as easily collect and disseminate contractual and educational information within 
our value chain.  
After a successful pilot of the software with some of our vegetable growers in 2018, our goal is to roll out the CropTrak 
dashboard to the nearly 500 North American family vegetable farms we work with. In these first few years, we aim to 
attain high participation and quality data from our farmers to set a baseline that will enable us to analyze performance 
over time.
TRACEABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
CUSTOMER INFO
CropTrak
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With our deep agricultural heritage and connection to earth’s resources, we have a long 
history of working in harmony with the environment. We have been a pioneer in introducing 
agricultural practices that minimize the use of pesticides and help farmers grow more robust 
crops and achieve greater yields with less fertilizer, water, and other materials.  As one of the 
largest producers, distributors, and marketers of premium branded food products for the U.S. 
retail market, we have the opportunity to positively influence the way food is grown on farms 
across the United States.
CARING FOR EARTH’S 
GOODNESS

UNDERSTANDING OUR VALUE CHAIN PROVIDES INSIGHT 
INTO POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HOT SPOTS
Across all the produce we grow and package, we have mapped our value chain to show the key environmental inputs and outputs in our 
process. This has helped us identify hot spots or areas where we should focus our efforts to ensure a sustainable future for our business. 
Accordingly, we focus efforts on the following environmental areas: 
Enhancing soil quality while reducing the use of chemicals through innovative processes like plant breeding
Managing water use in farms and processing/packaging to maximize efficiency and minimize pollution
Proactively addressing climate change and working to minimize our carbon footprint
Part of what sets us apart from other food processors is our close 
connection to every stage of production. It all starts with our 
relationships with the farmers who, as a part of their contracts 
with Del Monte Foods, plant and harvest our crops according to 
schedules we develop together. Because of this approach, we are 
committed to innovating the growing process.
PRODUCT
IMPACTS
Transport
UTILITIES 
USED
* Electricity usage comes from refrigerating fresh and frozen products in transport and storage
FARMING AND 
SOURCING
PROCESSING AND 
PACKAGING
DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
CUSTOMER AND 
END OF LIFE
IMPACT 
AREAS
SOIL
WATER
CLIMATE 
CHANGE
PESTICIDES
ELECTRICITY
FERTILIZERS
FUEL
WATER
PRIMARY 
PACKAGING
PRODUCT 
LOSSES
PRODUCT 
LOSSES
ELECTRICITY
SECONDARY 
PACKAGING
PACKAGED
PRODUCT
FUEL
WATER
ELECTRICITY*
ELECTRICITY*
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ENHANCING SOIL QUALITY 
AND OTHER EFFORTS ON 
FARMS 
Soil is a crucial element to ensure the optimal growth of our products. Poor soil health can have 
cascading impacts on the environment in the form of poor water retention, increased nutrient 
and chemical runoff, and declining yields. According to the 2015 FAO report on soil, “the majority 
of the world’s soil resources are in only fair, poor or very poor condition”, which could have 
compounding negative impacts on food availability over time.
Maintaining proper soil health and nutrient balance are vital to producing healthy, high-quality 
fruits and vegetables as well as addressing the world’s environmental challenges, including carbon 
sequestration. 
Since efficient soil management directly impacts our long-term productivity, we focus on 
regenerating topsoil and improving above- and below-ground biodiversity.
To facilitate soil management, we ask our growers to:
conduct consistent soil sampling
apply our model pesticide control program
use pest-resistant varieties when available 
rotate crops to minimize the effect of insects and diseases
Understanding the agronomics of a new variety is important for adaptation to the environment. 
We encourage our farmers to work with plant and soil scientists to develop innovative farm 
practices and technologies designed to boost crop yields, control pests and weeds, and protect 
the environment. 
Cutting down pesticide use at the source means that we prevent pesticides from entering our 
fields and foods. Each year, we actively complete lab tests for over 2,000 products, checking for 
pesticide residues. If pesticide residues are detected, we remove them from our products and 
from the fields. This feedback loop means we are closely examining the impacts new pesticides 
may have on our products, allowing us to maintain high standards.
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GROWING ROOTS THROUGH PLANT BREEDING
Our plant breeding program is also central to reducing chemical applications and improving biodiversity on our farms. We provide our growers with plants that are naturally resistant to diseases and insects, 
thus reducing fertilizer and pesticide use. Working with our growers to plant the best disease-resistant varieties for their regions, our field staff educate our farmers on how to best grow these plants and 
implement pest control and crop disease mitigation strategies while soliciting feedback in real time.
Plant breeding is the art of interbreeding distantly related plants to introduce new characteristics. Unlike much of modern genetic engineering, our plant breeding process uses the classic method of selecting 
the best plant qualities to produce a new generation in an outdoor laboratory—a practice that dates back thousands of years. In a single year, Del Monte tests over 3,000 genetically distinct, new and upcoming 
varieties with the goal of identifying better plants that we can grow for years to come. If the variety performs consistently better and fills a niche, we scale up seed production to meet field department demand, 
and that variety becomes a standard used by Del Monte growers.
As we work to identify key characteristics of our plants, we keep the priorities of our customers and growers in mind. Their insights into taste and hardiness provide direction for the next generation of 
varieties and products. Ultimately, we test for taste, harvest cleanliness, yield, disease resistance, nutrient management, and factory performance.
Our green beans are one of the greatest successes of our plant breeding program. We have been able to consistently improve the yield of our latest green bean variety since 1996 by understanding its water 
needs, nutrient timing, pest vulnerabilities, seed quality, soil type, plant density, and overall growing habitat. Thanks to the ongoing selection of traits, we grow the same volume of finished green beans today on 
half as many acres as we did in 1966.  This means that we use half the inputs (such as fertilizer, energy, water and pest control), which reduces the environmental impact. 
In FY2018
42,706 acres 
were grown with Del Monte varieties 
developed through plant breeding. 
Specifically for vegetables, the following 
were grown with Del Monte varieties:
95% of beans
50% of corn
25% of peas
100% of lima beans
75% of spinach 
The rest of the varieties are selected for 
the same traits by Del Monte’s research 
team, but are not our proprietary varieties.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
TESTING
TRIAL
Del Monte 
approved variety
*Including over 1,500  green beans, 1,000 peas, and 500 corn plants
SINGLE PLANT
EVOLUTION OF SEED TESTS
NURSERY
PLANT
SHORT ROW PLOT IN 
A GROWER’S FIELD
SHORT STRIP 
PLOTS OF 1 TO 
20 ACRES
40 ACRES TO 
160 ACRES
*
3000
1
G E N E T I C A L L Y  D I S T I N C T  P L A N T S
F I E L D  S I Z E
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MANAGING FARM WATER USE TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY 
AND MINIMIZE POLLUTION
The agricultural sector uses 70% of the world’s accessible freshwater supply, and many countries are reaching, or have already reached, their renewable water limits. With 
growing climate instability prompting greater concerns about droughts and water pollution, water scarcity is quickly becoming a primary issue in the agriculture sector; it 
governs where things are grown and places limits on productivity.
Managing water resources to maximize water efficiency, minimize pollution, and protect access to water for others is a shared challenge for food producers.
To manage our water use, Del Monte evaluates and prioritizes risk based on availability and quality in areas where our plants operate, as well as at the farm level. From 
the time we plant to when we package fruits and vegetables, water is a critical resource. Many of the regions where we operate are starting to experience water stress 
exacerbated by climate change. Thankfully we are seeing our own care and concerns about water scarcity reflected in stronger regulations and more calls to monitor and 
manage water use.
Our growers use various irrigation systems to supplement natural rainfall and ensure a steady and reliable water supply for their crops. We are mindful that water scarcity is 
a real and pressing environmental concern in many parts of the U.S. where we grow food; there are several states where water availability may be at significant risk. We work 
with our growers to implement the least water-intensive cultivation methods possible. 
98% 
OF DEL MONTE
 TOMATO GROWERS 
UTILIZE 
DRIP IRRIGATION 
FOR TARGETED 
APPLICATION OF 
WATER AND FERTILIZER
Pivot Irrigation
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MANAGING WATER USE IN OUR PROCESSING AND 
PACKAGING OPERATIONS
Our processing plants use water for tasks such as washing and sanitizing 
fruits and vegetables, thermally processing canned products, and sanitizing 
equipment. This water comes from both municipal and well water 
sources. Presently, 78% of the facilities that we own or operate are in 
areas with high or extremely high water stress, so it is imperative for us 
to use water sparingly.
We capture and reuse water as much as possible at our facilities. For 
example, we recycle the water used in production and later reuse it to 
run our cooling towers. This reduces the amount of fresh water needed 
and energy used.
Some of our near-term supply risks are in California where almost 40% of 
our finished products are produced. Already, we have seen an increase in 
droughts, floods, forest fires, and heat waves with more anticipated due to 
climate change. In response, the state continues to regulate groundwater 
from high-priority aquifers and sees an opportunity for food processors 
to be more water efficient. 
AT OUR HANFORD AND MODESTO 
FACILITIES, WE HAVE CREATED A CULTURE 
OF SAVING WATER. 
SINCE WE STARTED WORKING ON THESE 
PROGRAMS IN FY2013, WE HAVE REDUCED 
WATER USE ACROSS THESE SITES FROM 
553 MILLION GALLONS TO 443 MILLION 
GALLONS. THIS REPRESENTS A 20 PERCENT 
DECREASE. 
2013
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
FRESH WATER USED AT DEL MONTE U.S. PRODUCTION FACILITIES, 
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AND RESEARCH LOCATIONS 
1,637M
1,374M
263,000,000
gallons of water 
2017
MILLIONS OF GALLONS
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PROACTIVELY 
ADDRESSING 
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change poses clear physical challenges to our business, 
as agricultural commodities are particularly vulnerable. Expected 
effects of climate change, such as increased temperatures, less 
reliable water supplies, and more extreme weather have the 
potential to significantly impact our operations and supply chain. 
Still, environmental changes and their market effects may also give 
rise to new opportunities. For instance, extreme weather patterns 
may lead to an increase in the demand for shelf-stable products.
To address the impacts of climate change, we work with our 
farmers on a variety of sustainability initiatives, which include 
developing drought- and pest-resilient varieties through our seed 
growing program. 
OUR APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Minimize our greenhouse gas 
emissions
Adapt our operations and 
supply chain to the potential 
impacts of climate change
Cultivate varieties that can 
withstand environmental 
pressures
1
2
3
Del Monte farm production in Central Sands, Wisconsin
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WORKING TO MINIMIZE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
We work to minimize our carbon footprint by locating our processing plants close to the fields where our crops are grown and harvested. The majority of our crops are locally-sourced and travel an average of 
100 miles from the field to the manufacturing gate, and an average of 350 miles from distribution center to retailer.
Reduction in fuel used to transport our produce is only one benefit: co-locating our facilities also means we use the freshest possible fruits and vegetables, as well as minimize the amount of waste due to 
spoilage or transportation-related damage. In sum, it’s a win-win: better tasting products made from fresher crops coupled with reduced transportation and spoilage costs.
At our sites, we track and manage energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. We mitigate our carbon footprint by investing in equipment upgrades and focusing on continuous improvement. These efficiency 
improvements have led to reductions in emissions. 
At our largest sites in California, which follow the Cap and Trade program and account for the local carbon price, we have had relatively stable overall emissions between 2013 and 2017. We have also gone 
beyond the standard emissions requirements and reduced our direct emissions and carbon intensity thanks to our use of solar panels to generate energy onsite. 
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
MT CO2e
2013
Scope 1:
from fuel consumption
Scope 2:
from production of electricity/steam consumed
2014
2015
2016
2017
DEL MONTE FOODS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
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CANS AND 
ENDS
GLASS
CARTONS** 
AND SLEEVES
PLASTIC 
CUPS, LIDS 
AND BOTTLES
CORRUGATE
LABELS
PLASTIC 
WRAPS
DEL MONTE FOODS’ PACKAGING FOOTPRINT
1%
4%
1%
7%
77%
6%
4%
* Share based on FY2018 spend
** Includes aseptic cartons
*
CARING FOR OUR PACKAGING MATERIALS SOURCING AND 
RECYCLABILITY
Much like our commitment to informing you on what’s in your food, we are also committed to informing 
you as to what’s in your packaging and how you can take action. 
We measure and care for our packaging footprint, seeking to use the maximum amount of low-impact, 
recyclable materials. Over two-thirds of our packaging use steel cans and ends, a sustainable choice as 
steel is infinitely recyclable and largely recycled across the U.S. The steel for our cans is sourced from the 
United States, Canada, Holland, and Germany and each can uses approximately 35% recycled steel.
Less than 10% of our packaging is made of plastic, and we continually review more sustainable choices and 
encourage more recycling. 
STEEL CANS ARE 
100% RECYCLABLE. 
80-90% OF ALL STEEL 
EVER PRODUCED IS 
STILL IN USE TODAY 
(WORLD STEEL, 2011).
OUR STEEL CANS HAVE 
APPROXIMATELY 35% 
RECYCLED CONTENT. 
STEEL CANS HAVE A 75% 
RECYCLING RATE, THE HIGHEST 
OF ANY FOOD PACKAGING. 
FOCUS ON STEEL
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* The statistics represented in this row relate to the paperboard used in secondary packaging.  However, we do have aseptic cartons 
for our broth products that are comprised of 74% wood pulp (100% FSC certified), 22% polyethylene, and 4% aluminum. To find out 
if this type of carton is accepted and recycled at your local waste management facility, visit https://www.recyclecartons.com
WORKING TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AND 
RESPONSIBLE SUPPLIERS
We also have paperboard and corrugate derived from wood pulp that is used in our secondary packaging such as cartons, and in our primary packaging such as the sleeves that encase our plastic fruit cups. 
The current recovery rate for wood pulp-related packaging is slightly above 64% in the United States, and on average this packaging is comprised of 33% recycled content. Our supplier utilizes major certifying 
bodies such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to monitor their supply chain and follow sustainable forestry practices. 
The majority of our plastic fruit cups are number 5 (#5) plastics. Plastics numbers 1 through 7 each identify a specific type of plastic based on the type of resin used to make that plastic. In this case, #5 plastic 
is polypropylene and can be recycled if your local waste management authority accepts that type of plastic.  Please contact your local waste management authority for more information about what kind of 
plastics they accept for recycling.
We are looking into innovative solutions to incorporate more biodegradable or compostable bioplastic packaging in our portfolio. At this time, we have not found suitable plastic packaging alternatives that 
preserve the integrity, taste, quality and safety of the food in our products. 
MATERIAL
BASE
RECYCLED 
CONTENT
RECYCLABILITY
CANS & ENDS
STEEL
35%
100% (CANS)
GLASS
SILICON/SAND
15% - 45%
100%
CARTONS* 
& SLEEVES
WOOD PULP
33%
100%
LABELS
WOOD PULP
0%
100%
CORRUGATE
WOOD PULP
33%
100%
PLASTIC CUPS & LIDS 
BOTTLES
POLYPROPYLENE/#5 
(mostly) POLYETHYLENE 
TEREPHTHALATE/#1
 0%
DEPENDS
PLASTIC WRAPS
POLYETHYLENE #4
0%
DEPENDS
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At Del Monte, we believe in nurturing people, from our customers eating our 
products to our farmers and employees, who are all part of the Del Monte 
family. Our aim is to be a leading provider of healthy products from our 
workplace operations to the consumer. Equally important are the relationships 
we have established within our family of employees, suppliers, customers, and the 
communities in which we live and work.
NURTURING PEOPLE

PROMOTING WORKPLACE 
WELL-BEING BY 
NURTURING OUR PEOPLE
Our talented people are our 
greatest asset. We actively 
work to foster a diverse and 
welcoming workplace centered 
around mutual respect. Most 
importantly, we encourage 
our employees to maintain 
a healthy work-life balance. 
We support employees in the 
pursuit of healthy lifestyles 
and even provide financial 
assistance to engage in health 
and well-being programs. 
Our current workforce is 
comprised of approximately 
760 salaried, full-time 
employees and 1,420 full-time 
hourly employees. Over 5,000 
seasonal hourly employees 
enable us to pack fruits and 
vegetables when they are 
in season throughout the 
summer and fall. 64% of our 
seasonal hourly employees 
are members of unions that 
advocate fair wages and 
working conditions. 
35% 
female
33% 
female
>40%
over 10 years
at Del Monte
>40%
over 10 years
at Del Monte
64%
are union 
members
OUR CURRENT WORKFORCE
10%
70%
20%
SALARIED FULL-TIME 
EMPLOYEES (760)
FULL-TIME HOURLY 
EMPLOYEES (1,420) 
SEASONAL HOURLY 
EMPLOYEES (5,127)
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PROMOTING 
WORKPLACE 
WELL-BEING 
THROUGH 
TRAINING
At Del Monte, professional development is an integral part of our 
performance system that links to our core values and competencies. 
Employees are encouraged to participate in professional development 
opportunities internally and externally. We promote programs that 
strengthen team members’ ability to deliver value and ensure further 
growth and success for themselves and the company.
Examples of the training programs and support we provide to help 
employees develop and enhance their careers include: 
Internal learning opportunities where managers work closely with 
employees to structure appropriate on-the-job activities to meet 
identified developmental needs.
External programs and professional certifications that are supported 
via seminars, conferences, and other specialized workshops.
External university courses that are available through the Del Monte 
Employee Education Assistance Program. Eligible employees may 
receive up to $5,250 annually in financial assistance for approved 
courses of study at accredited educational institutions.
For our hourly employees, we offer over 50 training programs 
annually to ensure they have the necessary skills and information to 
conduct their work in a way that meets Del Monte’s safety and quality 
standards and expectations.
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PROMOTING WORKPLACE WELL-BEING BY ENCOURAGING 
DIVERSITY AND A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Del Monte is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace environment rich in diversity, one 
in which individual differences are not simply tolerated or accepted, but truly appreciated.
Diversity encompasses universally recognized traits such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and 
national origin; however, it also includes less obvious individual differences such as socioeconomic 
background.
Our philosophy holds that promoting these differences in the workplace is a means to encourage 
personal and organizational growth and contribution, and further enables individuals and teams. 
Furthermore, workplace diversity reflects the changing face of the American workforce and 
population, as well as our customer base. 
The health and safety of our employees is fundamental at Del Monte Foods. We strive to provide 
a workplace free of preventable hazards and to comply with all laws and regulations governing 
workplace safety and health, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). We also 
provide our employees with procedures and training to prevent injury.
We apply DuPont’s award-winning Safety Training Observation Program at every facility. Through this 
training, our employees are able to identify and communicate safe and unsafe conditions and acts.
By feeling confident talking to others about safety, our employees work together to prevent incidents 
from occurring, especially at our production facilities where risks are greater. 
In FY2018, Del Monte experienced 
a Total Incident Rate (TIR) of 2.62 
and an incurred cost of $0.12 per hour 
worked.  
Del Monte’s TIR is far below the 
most recent Bureau of Labor 
Statistics (2015) TIR of 5.2 for 
the fruit and vegetable canning 
industry.
*TIR measures the average number of 
work-related injuries incurred by 100 
workers during a one-year period.  
WOMEN
SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLES 
IN THE PAST THREE YEARS
DIVERSE EMPLOYEES
13%
19%
24%
18%
T I R
2.62
($0.12/h)
*
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SUPPORTING OUR 
FARMERS
Though we are a relatively big food brand, all our products start 
with strong individual relationships with growers. Central to these 
relationships is the critical role our growers play in helping deliver a 
consistent, high-quality product. Our support programs are integrated 
from initial research through to the final product.
Given our close relationship with our growers and the high standards 
we employ, we seek to ensure we are doing the right thing by our 
business and theirs. As our growers are impacted by the decisions we 
make, we do our best to give them what they need to thrive.
ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FARMERS 
ARE AN INDICATION OF OUR SUCCESS. 
Many of our farmers, especially in fruit, have 
families who have grown for Del Monte for over
 
On average, our tomato growers have been 
growing for us for 
and our vegetable growers for 
with less than two percent turnover year-to-year.
70 years
30 years
20 years
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INVESTING IN OUR 
COMMUNITIES
Our corporate giving program reflects the values we share with the communities in 
which we operate. At Del Monte Foods, we have a can-do spirit and believe in using 
our quality products to change lives and make a real impact in our communities. 
Through this approach, we seek out and support local and national organizations that 
make a difference.
As part of our “Farm2Family” Corporate Giving program, we contribute to 
organizations that focus on farm advocacy, feeding those in need, environmental 
stewardship, disaster relief, education, youth activities, family care, and healthy living.
We do this through financial gifts, as well as donating food to our communities where 
we can have the most impact. This year we donated over 8 million pounds of 
food and gave $760,000 to local community groups as part of our family 
programs. Throughout the years, we have donated millions of pounds of food to 
support local food banks and non-profit programs. 
FOOD DONATIONS (pounds) 
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0
FARM
FAMILY
Going Green
to support 
environmental 
stewardship
Farm Advocacy
to support on-farm 
conservation and 
education programs
Disaster Relief
to activate quickly 
to lend food and 
support during a crisis
Hunger Relief
to support local residents 
and food pantries in need 
of healthy meal options
Healthy Lives
to support 
exercise and medical 
research activities
Family Care
to support families 
and family 
networks
School Success
to support education, 
after school programs, 
and scholarships
Youth Activities
to support local teams, 
art & music workshops, 
and team building
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NOURISHING COMMUNITIES WHILE REDUCING WASTE
Our social programs also work to reduce food 
waste, such as our Brite Recovery Program with 
Feeding America. Sometimes slight imperfections 
in fruits or cans may result from the manufacturing 
or labeling process. Instead of simply discarding 
that imperfect merchandise, we donated over three 
million pounds of canned fruits and vegetables 
and four truckloads of peaches that would have 
otherwise gone to waste.
Another source of waste starts at the field itself. 
When excess food is grown and cannot be sold, 
typically it is plowed under. Through our partnership 
with the Field to Foodbank, such excess food 
is now contributed to those in need through a 
collaboration between a local university, growers, 
manufacturers, and truckers. To manage the 
challenge of supporting local food bank inventory 
needs, the unused fresh food is canned, helping 
to extend the shelf life and lock in the nutritional 
benefits. This system relies on multiple layers of 
generosity from the donation of the seeds, land, 
labor, cans, and processing.
Del Monte Foods is proud to have been part of 
Field to Foodbank, in partnership with our growers, 
since its inception in 2008, when we processed 
3,000 cases. Since then the program has grown, and 
last year we processed over 30,000 cases. Through 
this program, we are demonstrating a scalable way 
to contribute to ending hunger and sharing what 
we can with the communities in which we operate. 
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PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF TO COMMUNITIES
When disaster strikes, a quick reaction is key to helping those affected. Even when roads are still at 
times impassable, we ship our nutritious food to communities in need. We work with the American 
Red Cross and Feeding America to respond in real-time with pre-approved in-kind food donations 
for large-scale disasters (especially those affecting farms). 
When hurricanes severely damaged parts of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico in 2017, Del Monte 
responded with 18 truckloads of fruits and vegetables equal to over one million pounds of food 
distributed in under three weeks to the hard-hit regions.
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At Del Monte, we take seriously our role as growers 
of good.  We believe food must be healthy to be 
sustainable, which is why we strive to deliver nutritious 
products that bring the best of the farm to the table in a 
practical format. 
Our customers are increasingly interested in learning 
about the ingredients in their food and are often looking 
for positive health properties that go beyond the “less 
bad” properties of low fat or low sugar.  This emphasis 
on health factors and benefits has ongoing implications 
for product design and sourcing.
INVESTING IN 
THE FUTURE 
OF FOOD

MINIMIZE OR AVOID 
NEGATIVE NUTRIENTS 
such as Cholesterol, Sugar, 
High Fructose Corn Syrup, 
Sodium, Fat, Calories, 
Additives, Preservatives, 
Artificial Sweeteners
OFFER PRODUCTS 
THAT CONTAIN 
POSITIVE NUTRIENTS 
(meaning an Excellent/
Good Source of): Fiber, 
Antioxidants, Protein, 
Calcium, Vitamins & 
Minerals, Whole Grains
ENSURE OUR 
PORTFOLIO MEETS 
THE GLOBALLY 
ACCEPTED 
DEFINITION OF 
HEALTHY AND 
CONTAINS POSITIVE 
NUTRIENTS AND NO 
NEGATIVE NUTRIENTS
Only 22% 
of our 
portfolio has 
any negative 
nutrient
Nearly 80% of 
our portfolio 
contains positive 
nutrients in the 
form of at least 
a half serving 
of fruit or 
vegetables
DELIVERING HEALTHY PRODUCTS
We have a long history of being transparent regarding the health and nutrition attributes of our products. In 1971, Del Monte became 
the first major U.S. food producer to voluntarily adopt nutritional labeling on all food products. Since then, we have continued to take a 
closer look at the products that we offer and their nutritional value for our customers.
We aim for our products to provide at least half a cup of fruits or vegetables per serving, and to meet healthy nutrient levels as 
specified by the Food and Drug Administration. We offer close to 200 products from approximately 40 different types of fruits, 
vegetables, and tomatoes that are picked, cooked, and packed at the peak of ripeness to lock in nutrients—more than any other 
national canned food company. The majority of our produce is picked and packed on the same day—97% of it without preservatives.
A majority of our products are low in fat, and we carry several specialized product lines: organic, low-salt and reduced-salt, no sugar 
added, and light-in-calories. Within our existing categories, Del Monte has more No Sugar Added fruit products, No Salt Added/
Reduced Sodium Vegetables products than other branded players. 
Based on our FY2018 analysis of our products, almost all contain positive nutrients, and over two-thirds are classified as healthy*. 
Going forward, we recognize we can do even better, as despite the strong presence of positive nutrients, the use of sugars and sodium 
prohibits the achievement of a 100% healthy* product portfolio. 
*Healthy products are those that meet the globally defined definition of healthy, not exceeding upper limits of negative nutrients based on dollars sold. 
WE AIM TO:
b+22+80
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ENSURING PRODUCT INTEGRITY
WORKING TOWARD A NON-GMO 
PORTFOLIO 
Even though the United States Food and Drug Administration 
(FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 
World Health Organization, and the American Medical Association 
have concluded products containing genetically engineered 
ingredients are safe, we have taken the decision to provide 
information about GMOs on our products so consumers can 
make informed choices. While the fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes 
in Del Monte products have always been non-GMO, some added 
ingredients for sweeteners or flavorings have traditionally been 
sourced from genetically modified crops like corn or soybeans. In 
2016, given consumer interest, we began specifying on our labels 
that all our vegetables, plastic fruit snacks, and many more tomato 
products are non-GMO. Furthermore, to assure consumers about 
our sweet corn, we were the first consumer-facing manufacturer to 
work with the USDA for non-GMO certification for corn products.
Getting this certification was a significant undertaking as corn 
is a major crop for us; Del Monte Foods works with over 300 
growers to produce 600 million pounds of corn each year. To meet 
the strict requirements, Del Monte Foods had to track where 
and when the corn was planted to ensure no cross pollination 
from GMO fields. In addition, corn samples were DNA tested by 
third parties to check for GMOs. Once the USDA collected and 
reviewed all the data over the course of a year, Del Monte Foods 
was awarded the certification. 
Shifting diets and new scientific evidence on human health are driving changes in consumer demands, which in turn influence evolving regulations and best practices concerning food origins and packaging. In 
response, we are providing more information about the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our products and Bisphenol-A (BPA) in packaging. To hear more from our customers about GMOs, BPA, 
and other issues, we put in place a hotline on our website so our customers can ask detailed questions and provide feedback on our products. 
ENSURING NO BPA IN PACKAGING
To respond to customer concerns, we removed all BPA from our product packaging. To-date, 
we have converted 100% of our branded tomato product packaging, and nearly 100 percent* 
of our branded fruit and vegetable product packaging, to non-BPA linings. The alternative 
lining material for our vegetable and fruit products is a polyester; the alternative used for our 
tomato cans is a vinyl. The linings comply with all FDA and European Food Safety Authority 
standards. The coating components are also compliant with the United States Environmental 
Protection Agency and Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction 
of Chemicals. The new linings also meet the requirements of California’s Prop. 65, ensuring 
that they do not contain any phthalates or BPA.
WHAT IS BPA? 
BPA is the basic organic building block for polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Epoxy resins are used as lining on the 
inside of many food and beverage cans, can ends, and jar lids. Linings on the interior surface of food cans enable food 
products to maintain their nutritional value and taste and are essential to prevent food contamination or spoilage. BPA itself 
is not added directly to food or even used directly in can linings. Instead, cans are lined with epoxy resins, of which BPA is 
a component. Based on extensive research, the USDA and many other regulatory agencies around the world have concluded 
that BPA is safe to use in packaging.
*All our branded fruit and vegetable products are now in BPA-free packaging 
except 8 oz. Sauerkraut, where a viable technical solution has not yet been found. 
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PRODUCT INNOVATION
Changing trends and increasing demand for convenience are 
driving the ongoing evolution of our products. To meet these 
demands, we have committed to product innovation and invested 
in research and development to provide new and improved 
products. For over a century, we have delivered safe and nutritious, 
quality products. We continue to update our portfolio to bring 
families a broad range of healthy and delicious food options. We 
are actively working to reformulate the less healthy products 
to use better ingredients and reduce negative nutrients while 
increasing positive nutrients.
In FY2018, we spent $1.8 million on R&D and innovation and 
developed 103 new and improved products. Over the past year 
we have focused on putting forward new and original products 
rather than improving existing products (to remove GMOs or 
MSG, for example). As a result, the amount of new product 
development increased significantly and the number of product 
improvement projects decreased. 
To ensure we are developing healthy and nutritious products, we 
have a set of guidelines that frame standards. These guidelines are 
based on the latest USDA and FDA regulations, along with insights 
from current scientific research, and are regularly updated. We 
apply these guidelines to all new products and the reformulation 
of current products. 
Our guidelines for new product development include:
Ensure a healthy serving of fruit or vegetables in every product
Keep sodium levels reasonable and healthy
Cap added sugar at 9 grams or less
AWARD-WINNING NEW PRODUCTS MEET CHANGING CONSUMER NEEDS
According to our research, adults have more active lifestyles and are looking for snacks in larger sizes 
with unexpected flavors. To satisfy these shifting needs, our R&D team developed a fruit snack in a larger 
plastic packaging, with 100 or fewer calories and citrus and tropical flavors.
In 2017, Del Monte’s Fruit Refreshers® won Product of the Year/Healthy Snacks category in the 
Consumer Survey of Product Innovation awards, based on results of a Kantar TNS 40,000-consumer 
survey on product innovation. 
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Everyone deserves great-tasting, 
quality food to help them thrive. 
To reflect this, we are sharing 
more information on the social, 
health, and environmental impacts 
and benefits of our products as a 
part of this Sustainability Report. 
We hope to grow and continue to 
learn along with our customers for 
generations to come.

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General Disclosures
Organizational Profile
102-1
Name of the organization
Del Monte Foods, Inc.
102-2
Activities, brands, products, services
The Group is one of the country’s largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, 
branded food products for the United States (“U.S.”) retail market. The majority of its products are sold 
nationwide in all channels serving retail markets, mass merchandisers, the U.S. military, certain export 
markets, the foodservice industry and food processors. The Group sells products under the “Del Monte”, 
“Contadina”, “College Inn”, “S&W” and other brand names, as well as private label products, to key 
customers. The Group is one of the largest marketers of processed fruit, vegetables and tomatoes in the 
U.S.
https://www.delmonte.com/products/vegetables
https://www.delmonte.com/products/fruits
https://www.delmonte.com/products/tomatoes
https://www.delmonte.com/products/snacks
102-3
Location of headquarters
Walnut Creek, California
102-4
Location of operations
United States, Mexico, and Venezuela
102-5
Ownership and legal form
Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 
November 11, 2013. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMPL Foods Limited, a subsidiary of 
Del Monte Pacific Limited (“DMPL”).
102-6
Markets served
United States
Food and beverage
Business to business customers in the Food and Beverage value chain
102-7
Scale of the organization
Annual Report
102-8
Information on employees and other workers
2,180 Full-time Employees and 5,127 Seasonal Employees
65% Male and 35% Female
For more information, see Nurturing People, page 22.
102-9
Supply Chain
U.S. Growers:
Vegetable     477
Tomato        20
Fruit            575
Tons:
452,636
254,655
218,713
102-10
Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain
Some of our Sager Creek facilities closed during fiscal year 2018
102-11
Precautionary principle or approach
Transparent Food Chain, page 8
102-12
External initiatives
Del Monte Foods in the U.S. engages with the FDA and USDA Regulations and Compliance Standards, 
Global Food Safety Initiative, Food Safety Systems Certification (FSSC ISO 22000), and  AIB guidelines. 
We also engage with additional stakeholder groups. See Transparent Food Chain, page 10.
102-13
Membership of associations
Some of the affiliations of Del Monte in the U.S. include the Stewardship Index for Specialty Crop, the 
Canned Food Alliance Executive Committee and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pesticide 
Environmental Stewardship Program.
Report section/response/link
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Strategy
102-14
Statement from senior decision-maker
CEO Letter, page 1
Ethics and Integrity
102-16
Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior
Transparent Food Chain, page 8
102-17
Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics
Transparent Food Chain, page 8
Governance
102-18
Governance structure
Annual Report
Stakeholder Engagement
102-40
A list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization.
Materiality 
We engage our investors, employees, customers, consumers, suppliers and growers throughout our 
materiality process and sustainability report development.
102-41
Percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining 
agreements.
Over 64 percent of our seasonal hourly employees are part of unions. 
102-42
Identifying and selecting stakeholders
Materiality, page 4
102-43
Approach to stakeholder engagement
Materiality, page 4
102-44
Key topics and concerns raised
Materiality, page 4
102-45
List of all entities included in the organization’s financial 
statements or equivalent
Annual Report
102-46
Defining report content and topic boundaries
Who we are, how we operate and report, page 2
102-47
List of material topics
Material ESG Topics and Value Chain Alignment, page 4
102-48
Restatements of information
Not applicable
102-49
Significant changes from previous reporting periods in the list 
of material topics and topic boundaries.
We have only shared public information through DMPL. In previous years, this has not been as 
comprehensive a reporting effort.
102-50
Reporting period for the information provided
We report following our fiscal year to have consistency with our financial reporting. The fiscal year runs 
from May to April. 
102-51
Date of the most recent report
Not applicable
102-52
Reporting period
Annual
102-53
Contact point for questions regarding the report
Robin Connell
Sr. Manager, CSR and Communications
robin.connell@delmonte.com
102-55
GRI content index
GRI Index 
102-56
External assurance
We have not sought external assurance for this report. 
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Management Approach for Material ESG Topics
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Corporate Governance
Annual Report
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Connecting Consumers with their Farmers
Transparent Food Chain, page 10
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Growing Roots
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 14
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Enhancing Soil Quality & Other Efforts on Farms 
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 14
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Water Management
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 15-16
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Reducing Climate Change
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 17
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Workplace Well-being
Nurturing People, pages 22-24
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Supporting our Farmers
Nurturing People, page 25
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Community Investment
Nurturing People, pages 26-28
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Healthy Products
Investing in the Future of Food, page 30
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Product Innovation
Investing in the Future of Food, page 32
103-1, 103-2, 103-3
Product Integrity (quality and safety)
Investing in the Future of Food, page 31
Economic Performance
201-1
Direct economic value generated and distributed
Annual Report
201-2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the 
organization’s activities due to climate change
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 17
Anti-Corruption
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and 
procedures
Transparent Food Chain, page 8
Water
303-1
Water withdrawal by source
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, pages 15-16
303-2
Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, pages 15-16
303-3
Water recycled and reused
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, pages 15-16
Biodiversity
304-2
Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on 
biodiversity
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 14
Emissions
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 18
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 18
305-5
Reduction of GHG Emissions
Caring for Earth’s Goodness, page 18
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Introduction
Transparent Food Chain
Caring for Earth’s Goodness
Nurturing People
Investing in the Future of Food
GRI index
DEL MONTE FOODS   
2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Occupational Health and Safety 
403-2
Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost 
days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities
Nurturing People, page 24
Training and Education
404-2
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition 
assistance programs
Nurturing People, page 23
Diversity and Equal Opportunity 
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Nurturing People, page 22
We have incorporated additional information on our diversity of employees here.
Worker Category
Age Category
Male
Female
% in each 
category by age
Senior Managers
31 to 50 years old
24%
10%
27%
 
Above 50 years old
57%
10%
73%
Managers
Under 30 years old
55%
45%
3%
 
31 to 50 years old
59%
41%
54%
 
Above 50 years old
72%
28%
43%
Supervisors
Under 30 years old
69%
31%
17%
 
31 to 50 years old
58%
42%
50%
 
Above 50 years old
67%
33%
33%
Rank & File
Under 30 years old
70%
30%
9%
 
31 to 50 years old
71%
29%
37%
 
Above 50 years old
60%
40%
55%
Local Communities
413-1
Percentage of operations with implemented local community 
engagement, impact assessments, and development programs
Del Monte engages with all of the communities around our manufacturing sites. For more information on 
our work in communities see Nurturing People, pages 26-28.
Customer Health and Safety
416-1
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and 
service categories
Investing in the Future of Food, page 30
Product and Service Labeling 
417-1
Requirements for product and service information and labeling
Investing in the Future of Food, page 31
DEL MONTE FOODS 
2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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Introduction
Transparent Food Chain
Caring for Earth’s Goodness
Nurturing People
Investing in the Future of Food
GRI index

Corporate Social Responsibility 
Del Monte Foods, Inc.
3003 Oak Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
USA
www.delmontefoods.com
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