Del Monte to Reduce Sodium by 20 Percent

SAN FRANCISCODel Monte Foods Company announced its commitment to reduce sodium by at least 20 percent across its branded portfolio of salt-containing vegetable, tomato and broth products by 2015. This sodium-reduction initiative includes the companys top brands: Del Monte, S&W, Contadina and College Inn.

Del Monte Foods first offered no salt vegetable products under its Del Monte brand more than 20 years ago and has expanded that initial effort in the last two years, with the introduction of 50% Less Salt product varieties. The Del Monte brand also launched its first No Salt Added tomato products more than ten years ago and expanded its offering two years ago.

"For more than 100 years, Del Monte Foods has provided consumers with the best products nature has to offer and continues to bring quality, nutritious products to the tables of families across America," said Richard G. Wolford, Chairman and CEO of Del Monte Foods. "Del Monte Foods is committed to providing consumers with products that help them make healthy choices, including reduced-salt and no-salt added vegetable, tomato and broth products. With today's announcement to reduce sodium by 20% across the vegetable, tomato and broth products in our branded consumer portfolio by 2015, we will lower salt in American diets, thereby helping consumers lead healthier and more active lifestyles. We look forward to making consumer-meaningful sodium reductions and to driving change that supports public health."