FDP

Delaware Monte Corporation

A maker of canned fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes sold under the Del Monte, S&W, and Contadina labels, found in kitchens across the United States. The Del Monte name began in 1886 as a premium coffee blend created for the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, California, and by 1892 it was stamped on a line of canned peaches. In 1899, eighteen West Coast canning companies merged to form the California Fruit Canners Association, which grew into the modern company.