{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"149523","rtpr_id":"nBwsVk6Ha-20260922","ticker":"DMC","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["DMC"],"title":"Del Monte Proudly Announces Sponsorship of American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk in Pittsburgh","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-09-22T12:00:01.551Z","article_body":"Del Monte Proudly Announces Sponsorship of American Diabetes Association's\nStep Out Walk in Pittsburgh\n\nLeading producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and shelf-stable food\nproducts steps forward with local community to help advance the fight against\ndiabetes, October 11\n\nDel Monte Corporation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delmonte.com%2F&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Del+Monte+Corporation&index=1&md5=be0f10db18bd16cad27856ad3a14e907)\n, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and\nmarketers of fresh and shelf-stable produce, today announced its sponsorship\nof the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) annual Step Out(®) Walk\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstepout.diabetes.org%2F749&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Step+Out%26%23174%3B+Walk&index=2&md5=dddfc0540ea8f49cf61b2753bc3b3c45)\nin Pittsburgh on September 26 at PNC Park, joining community members,\nadvocates, healthcare professionals and families in the fight to prevent and\ncure diabetes while improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease.\nThe partnership reflects Del Monte's continued commitment to strengthening its\npresence in the Steel City—a community where its North American Foods\nDivision has called home for more than two decades.\n\n“We believe in investing in the health and well-being of the communities we\nserve, and it’s especially meaningful to engage in the local Pittsburgh\ncommunity, where our foods division is based,” said Michael Buesink, VP.\n“We are honored to support the ADA Step Out Walk and walk with fellow\nteammates alongside individuals and families impacted by diabetes.”\n\n“With the generous support of valuable corporate sponsors like Del Monte\nFoods, our Step Out Walk: Pittsburgh has the opportunity to be the largest ADA\nwalk in history, and potential to be the first to raise $1MM to support the\nADA,” comments Chelesa Musial, ADA Executive Director, Western PA &\nEastern OH. “Del Monte's support will help advance diabetes research,\nprovide educational resources, and promote advocacy initiatives that drive\nmeaningful change for millions of Americans living with diabetes.”\n\nDel Monte recently reaffirmed Pittsburgh\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businesswire.com%2Fnews%2Fhome%2F20260507424875%2Fen%2FFresh-Del-Monte-Names-Pittsburgh-as-New-Hub-for-Foods-Division&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=recently+reaffirmed+Pittsburgh&index=3&md5=8a05a214bd0a8a0e624ded741c4508f7)\nas the operational hub for its Foods Division, where key functions including\nsupply chain, finance, commercial operations and research and development are\nanchored. The company’s history in Pittsburgh dates back to 2002, when the\ncompany acquired several iconic brands, including StarKist, 9Lives and\nNature's Goodness, from Heinz. More than two decades later, the Foods Division\ncontinues to expand its presence in the region while building partnerships,\nincluding the Pittsburgh Pirates and others, that celebrate Pittsburgh's\nculture, community and future.\n\nAbout Del Monte Corporation\n\nDel Monte Corporation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdelmontecorporation.com%2F&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Del+Monte+Corporation&index=4&md5=067ee009645610da9b1f96d2a6730ac8)\n(NYSE: DMC) is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers,\ndistributors and marketers of fresh and shelf-stable food products, with\nproducts sold in more than 90 countries worldwide. As the global owner of the\nDel Monte(®) brand, subject to certain existing licensing arrangements, the\ncompany operates across fresh produce, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables,\nrefrigerated foods and shelf-stable categories, serving consumers around the\nworld with a portfolio built on quality, innovation and trust.\n\nFormerly Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., the company changed its corporate name\nto Del Monte Corporation in June 2026, reflecting its expanded role as steward\nof one of the world's most recognized food brands and its commitment to\nunlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation and global brand expansion.\n\nThe Del Monte(®) brand has been a symbol of quality, freshness and\nreliability for more than 135 years and is the No. 1 canned vegetable brand in\nthe United States, according to Circana(1). Del Monte Corporation is not\naffiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including\nDel Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. The company is the first global marketer of fruits\nand vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative and has been\nrecognized as one of America's Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek and named a\nHumankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments.\n\nDel Monte Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the\nsymbol DMC.\n (1) Circana, Canned Vegetables, Total U.S., Last 52 Weeks Ending Aug. 2, 2026,  \n based on dollar sales.                                                          \n\n\n \n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922866395/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922866395/en/)\n\nMedia Contacts: \n\nHavas Formula\n\nfreshdelmonte@havasformula.com (mailto:freshdelmonte@havasformula.com)\n\nClaudia Pou\n\nVice President, Global Head of Corporate Communications\n\ncommunications@freshdelmonte.com (mailto:communications@freshdelmonte.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwsVk6Ha-20260922","title":"Del Monte Proudly Announces Sponsorship of American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk in Pittsburgh","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"DMC","created":"2026-09-22T12:00:01.551Z","tickers":["DMC"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Del Monte Proudly Announces Sponsorship of American Diabetes Association's\nStep Out Walk in Pittsburgh\n\nLeading producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and shelf-stable food\nproducts steps forward with local community to help advance the fight against\ndiabetes, October 11\n\nDel Monte Corporation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delmonte.com%2F&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Del+Monte+Corporation&index=1&md5=be0f10db18bd16cad27856ad3a14e907)\n, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and\nmarketers of fresh and shelf-stable produce, today announced its sponsorship\nof the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) annual Step Out(®) Walk\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstepout.diabetes.org%2F749&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Step+Out%26%23174%3B+Walk&index=2&md5=dddfc0540ea8f49cf61b2753bc3b3c45)\nin Pittsburgh on September 26 at PNC Park, joining community members,\nadvocates, healthcare professionals and families in the fight to prevent and\ncure diabetes while improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease.\nThe partnership reflects Del Monte's continued commitment to strengthening its\npresence in the Steel City—a community where its North American Foods\nDivision has called home for more than two decades.\n\n“We believe in investing in the health and well-being of the communities we\nserve, and it’s especially meaningful to engage in the local Pittsburgh\ncommunity, where our foods division is based,” said Michael Buesink, VP.\n“We are honored to support the ADA Step Out Walk and walk with fellow\nteammates alongside individuals and families impacted by diabetes.”\n\n“With the generous support of valuable corporate sponsors like Del Monte\nFoods, our Step Out Walk: Pittsburgh has the opportunity to be the largest ADA\nwalk in history, and potential to be the first to raise $1MM to support the\nADA,” comments Chelesa Musial, ADA Executive Director, Western PA &\nEastern OH. “Del Monte's support will help advance diabetes research,\nprovide educational resources, and promote advocacy initiatives that drive\nmeaningful change for millions of Americans living with diabetes.”\n\nDel Monte recently reaffirmed Pittsburgh\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businesswire.com%2Fnews%2Fhome%2F20260507424875%2Fen%2FFresh-Del-Monte-Names-Pittsburgh-as-New-Hub-for-Foods-Division&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=recently+reaffirmed+Pittsburgh&index=3&md5=8a05a214bd0a8a0e624ded741c4508f7)\nas the operational hub for its Foods Division, where key functions including\nsupply chain, finance, commercial operations and research and development are\nanchored. The company’s history in Pittsburgh dates back to 2002, when the\ncompany acquired several iconic brands, including StarKist, 9Lives and\nNature's Goodness, from Heinz. More than two decades later, the Foods Division\ncontinues to expand its presence in the region while building partnerships,\nincluding the Pittsburgh Pirates and others, that celebrate Pittsburgh's\nculture, community and future.\n\nAbout Del Monte Corporation\n\nDel Monte Corporation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdelmontecorporation.com%2F&esheet=54608253&newsitemid=20260922866395&lan=en-US&anchor=Del+Monte+Corporation&index=4&md5=067ee009645610da9b1f96d2a6730ac8)\n(NYSE: DMC) is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers,\ndistributors and marketers of fresh and shelf-stable food products, with\nproducts sold in more than 90 countries worldwide. As the global owner of the\nDel Monte(®) brand, subject to certain existing licensing arrangements, the\ncompany operates across fresh produce, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables,\nrefrigerated foods and shelf-stable categories, serving consumers around the\nworld with a portfolio built on quality, innovation and trust.\n\nFormerly Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., the company changed its corporate name\nto Del Monte Corporation in June 2026, reflecting its expanded role as steward\nof one of the world's most recognized food brands and its commitment to\nunlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation and global brand expansion.\n\nThe Del Monte(®) brand has been a symbol of quality, freshness and\nreliability for more than 135 years and is the No. 1 canned vegetable brand in\nthe United States, according to Circana(1). Del Monte Corporation is not\naffiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including\nDel Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. The company is the first global marketer of fruits\nand vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative and has been\nrecognized as one of America's Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek and named a\nHumankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments.\n\nDel Monte Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the\nsymbol DMC.\n (1) Circana, Canned Vegetables, Total U.S., Last 52 Weeks Ending Aug. 2, 2026,  \n based on dollar sales.                                                          \n\n\n \n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922866395/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922866395/en/)\n\nMedia Contacts: \n\nHavas Formula\n\nfreshdelmonte@havasformula.com (mailto:freshdelmonte@havasformula.com)\n\nClaudia Pou\n\nVice President, Global Head of Corporate Communications\n\ncommunications@freshdelmonte.com (mailto:communications@freshdelmonte.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-22T12:00:02.343459829Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790078402343},"received_at":"2026-09-22T12:00:02.401Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922866395/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"138299","press_release_id":"149523","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Food Products","sector":"Consumer Staples"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Del Monte Corporation is sponsoring the American Diabetes Association's annual Step Out Walk in Pittsburgh, set for September 26 at PNC Park.\n\nVP Michael Buesink said the sponsorship reflects the company's investment in community health, noting its North American Foods Division has been based in Pittsburgh for more than two decades.\n\nADA Executive Director Chelesa Musial said corporate support could make this the largest ADA walk in history and the first to raise $1MM for the association.\n\nThe release contains no financial figures or guidance; it also reiterates Pittsburgh as the operational hub for the Foods Division.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Local CSR sponsorship with no financial impact -- suppress from alerting."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"ada_walk_fundraising_goal":"$1MM"}},"namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Michael Buesink","role":"VP, Del Monte Corporation"},{"name":"Chelesa Musial","role":"ADA Executive Director, Western PA & Eastern OH"},{"name":"Claudia Pou","role":"VP, Global Head of Corporate Communications"}],"products":["Del Monte","StarKist","9Lives","Nature's Goodness","ADA Step Out Walk"],"companies":[{"name":"Del Monte Corporation","ticker":"DMC","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"American Diabetes Association","relationship":"charity partner (sponsorship recipient)"},{"name":"Havas Formula","relationship":"PR agency / media contact"},{"name":"Pittsburgh Pirates","relationship":"community partner"},{"name":"Heinz","relationship":"seller of brands acquired by Del Monte in 2002"},{"name":"Del Monte Asia Pte. 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