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Del Monte Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability ReportDel Monte Foods (U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Bloomberg (News - Alert): DELM SP, DELM PM), one of the nation's largest producers, distributors, and marketers of premium quality, branded food products, announced the release of its first Sustainability report today. The Del Monte Foods 2018 Sustainability Report reflects the company's most relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics. The report focuses on four vital pillars: food chain transparency, caring for Earth's goodness, nurturing people, and investing in the future of food. Using this roadmap, Del Monte Foods prioritized direct actions within each of the key pillars in order to enhance society, care for the environment, and provide for the longevity of the business. "By nurturing all that is good in our products and in our business practices, we can fulfill the needs of today's families while creating a sustainable business for the future," said Greg Longstreet, President & CEO, Del Monte Foods, Inc. "Our 2018 Sustainability report showcases how we are performing on an array of important social and environmental initiatives." The report, which openly shares the company's sustainability objectives, progress, and way of working, is further evidence of the importance Del Monte Foods places on transparent business practices. "As a Del Monte grower, I know the company has the highest standards in the industry," said Jim Mortenson, of Mortenson Brothers Farms, Inc., a vegetable grower for Del Monte Foods." "Narrowing the gap between farm and table is critical. This report sets out in clear terms the full scope of what the company does to achieve that. Del Monte keeps customers informed about what's in their food, how it is grown, and how it is packaged and transported to the point of sale." Highlights of Del Monte Foods' Sustainability achievements: Creating a Transparent Food Chain: Connecting consumers and ensuring integrity
Caring for Earth's Goodness: From oots and soil to water and climate
Nurturing People: Our employees, growers, and communities
Investing in the Future of Food: Through a healthy portfolio, product integrity and innovation
The Del Monte Foods 2018 Sustainability Report covers fiscal year 2018, and includes locations in the United States, Venezuela and Mexico. As Del Monte Foods is a major subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific which is listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), the report aligns with the Sustainability Reporting Guide and Rule of the SGX. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards were followed throughout the report, including a complete GRI Index. View the full Del Monte Foods 2018 Sustainability Report here. The Del Monte Foods 2018 Sustainability Report was written in partnership with Quantis and ERM. About Del Monte Foods, Inc. Del Monte Foods, Inc. is one of the largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food products for the U.S. retail market. Our brands include Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, and S&W®. Through the Growers of Good initiative, Del Monte is showcasing its growers and the important role they play in the company's commitment to healthier fruits and vegetables, healthier families, and a healthier planet. Del Monte Foods is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information on Del Monte Foods, visit www.delmontefoods.com
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