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Del Monte Files For Bankruptcy

Happy2BHere — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:30:05 GMT

"On Tuesday evening, Del Monte Foods–yes, the makers of so many popular fruit and veggie products–announced it had voluntarily commenced Chapter 11 proceedings in the New Jersey courts and would be pursuing a sale of the company. "

I was really surprised to read across various news sites that the 139 year old company "Del Monte" has filed for bankruptcy. Besides their fruit and vegetable offerings their brands include College Inn broths, Contadina canned tomatoes, S & W, Kitchen Basics, Joyba, and Take Root Organics.

Some speculation is that consumers now feel that "fresh is best", and that is reflected in consumers buying patterns. Maybe they'll be able to find a buyer...

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Bird mama — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:32:47 GMT

I was eating a cracker when I saw this on Bluesky and I nearly choked to death. I was raised on Del Monte and have a cupboard full of Del Monte.

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bikerbabe — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:41:02 GMT

I never purchase canned fruit or vegetables except tomatoes (usually Muir Glen).

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tiny 2 — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:55:01 GMT

I think many are trying to save money buying store brands.

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spiderw — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:02:55 GMT

It seems like Del Monte has been around for such a long time. I have enjoyed their canned vegetables over the years and always enjoyed Del Monte products. It saddens me to see so many stores and businesses closing or not doing well. I

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Shelbelle — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:05:28 GMT

Sorry to see this, a staple in our pantry when I was growing up.

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drizzellla — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:09:17 GMT

Sorry to hear that.

In one of the shows, "How Food is Made". They tested canned vegetables and fresh vegetables. And often canned vegetables had more vitamin and nutrients than fresh. Because the canned vegetable was harvested and canned in the same day. And fresh vegetables were picked and shipped to grocery stores and sat in the grocery store for who knows how long.

Hope they can find a buyer.

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KittySoftPaws — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:13:28 GMT

@bikerbabe I also don't buy canned foods and for tomato sauces etc, it's Muir Glen Organic. We like to eat fresh organic veggies from Farmer's markets etc. whenever possible. You can't beat the better taste and it's way healthier.

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SportyShorty07 — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:23:40 GMT

I'm sad to hear this! I love the Del Monte canned vegetables, pineapple rings, peaches, and fruit salad. I'll miss Del Monte.

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beach-mom — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:29:31 GMT

Thanks for letting us know @Happy2BHere. I use Del Monte all of the time. I'm not that brand specific; I usually get whichever is the best value. I will admit though I do try to get Contadina tomato products.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:41:23 GMT

If I eat vegetables, it's often canned. I don't like to cook. I also eat a lot of "canned" pineapple. They're actually in little plastic cups, but same idea. While it might not be Del Monte, it won't be my store's brand. I accidentally got Publix pineapple once and immediately noticed in the taste. I actually had to check the garbage for the packaging to find out I was using the store brand.

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piperbay — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:48:12 GMT

I looked up when the company was first started, it was in 1886 with coffee and in 1892 came canned peaches. It has been such a long standing brand on the grocery shelves.

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shoekitty — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:21:04 GMT

I eat organic canned green beans a lot, more potassium. I like to eat them cold in can for snack, lol. There is often a misconception about canned veggies. With fresh, you have the time they sit after picking, shipping, and then sitting on produce shelf. Many veggies and some fruits loose vitamins. Frozen they are okay, as they are frozen in a fresh state after blanching. With canned, they go right from field to cannery, dumped, sorted, blanched and canned. I have heard canned veggies may contain more vitamins than fresh . In,ess you are lucky and eat farm to table. Sometimes there isn't quite the fiber, in canned and of course the flavor and texture can change. But for so many canned foods are easy to store for a long time. No refrigeration

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ROMARY — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:23:12 GMT

Even though 'fresh' might be 'best, but canned veggies and fruits sure do come in handy.

Easy to store and they don't take up any space in our freezers.

And, when the power is out, our canned veggies and fruit are still in good shape.

I believe those items are cooked and immediately sealed in cans. Or something similar.

I happen to like canned veggies and canned fruit. I like the flavor and consistency.

Especially canned spinach. Yum!

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ROMARY — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:27:33 GMT

We can read the 135 years history of Del Monte foods on their website.

I just Google searched and haven't had time to read it; and it's probably very interesting.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:27:59 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
I was eating a cracker when I saw this on Bluesky and I nearly choked to death. I was raised on Del Monte and have a cupboard full of Del Monte.

@Bird mama. I was also raised on Del Monte and still eat lots of canned veggies. There are some thing I prefer canned, plus I don't have a lot of freezer space.

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cody2 — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:59:41 GMT

I frequently throw a wad of canned corn in a salad. It is also good in pasta or soups. I like frozen corn and baby green peas the same way. But man, oh man, I can't tolerate those canned peas. My husband loved them. I hated to see them on the table when I was a wee one. I will miss Del Monte also. So much change and going away in our world. The older I get, the more I dislike it. My inner gramma is showing. lol

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on the bay — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:12:31 GMT

Oh now this is not ok.

They have the best canned vegetables that taste better than any others I've tried.

My mother only bought them too.

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twinsister — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:28:04 GMT

This is shocking news and like others, I was raised on Del Monte canned vegetables. Right now in my pantry I have their carrots, and two different type string beans - regular cut and French cut with Roasted Garlic which we love. I also used to buy their asparagus spears, but haven't seen them available in months. Next time I go food shopping, I will stock up on their veggies and fruit cups. I also buy College Inn broth (carton and can) and Contadina products. It seems like everything from my youth is disappearing. Del Monte is one company I thought would be around forever.

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Desertdi — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:44:29 GMT

The company I worked for was bought out by its major competitor. I still get my pension.