Del Monte Foods Inc., a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., reaffirmed its long-standing connection to Pittsburgh by making the city its central hub.
The announcement comes after Fresh Del Monte recently acquired Del Monte Foods, which has a long history in the Steel City and will continue operating there.
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte chairman and CEO, said the move builds on the company’s deep history in the region.
“Pittsburgh has been an important part of our story for more than two decades,” Abu-Ghazaleh said. “As we look ahead, we are proud to deepen our presence here while continuing to invest in the people, partnerships and community that have supported us over the years.”
Del Monte Foods’ history in Pittsburgh dates back to 2002, when the company acquired several iconic brands — including StarKist, 9Lives and Nature’s Goodness — from Heinz.
In 2021, Del Monte Foods relocated its Pittsburgh offices from the North Shore to Penn Center West in Robinson Township. The move marked a new chapter in its regional footprint while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
More than two decades later, the company’s Foods division is proud to call Pittsburgh its operational hub.
In the near term, core functions for the Foods division — including supply chain, finance, commercial operations and research and development — will be anchored in the city. Notably, the presence of senior leadership in Pittsburgh marks a meaningful evolution, reinforcing the city’s role at the center of the division’s next chapter.
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About the company
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh, fresh-cut and prepared fruit and vegetables, with products sold in more than 90 countries worldwide.
The company also operates a growing global platform across fresh, refrigerated and shelf-stable food categories. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE brand and other recognized brands, a symbol of quality, innovation, freshness and reliability for more than 140 years.
The company owns global rights to the Del Monte brand, subject to certain existing licensing arrangements. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd.
Fresh Del Monte is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative. The company has been recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek and named a Humankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments.