New Delhi, March 11, 2017: Del Monte, India’s leading processed food and beverage brand in the country, successfully concluded yet another food journey at Aahar 2017, the largest annual International Food and Hospitality fair in India. In its 9th year of participation at Aahar 2017, Del Monte treated the visitors to ‘experience the world on their plate’, with the stall designed to look like a European high street where different cuisines such as oriental, Italian, desserts, continental, mocktails etc. were showcased and sampled using Del Monte products. The eclectic range on display by Del Monte included Packaged Fruits & Vegetables, Fruit Fillings, Fruit Drinks, Ketchup & Sauces, Mayonnaise and variants, Chinese Sauces, Pasta, Pasta Sauces, Table Olives and Olive oil.
Talking about Del Monte’s participation at Aahar this year, Mr. Yogesh Bellani, CEO, FieldFresh Foods Pvt. Ltd. said, “Globalization has exposed Indian consumers to a variety of international cuisines, spurring a demand for authentic international flavors. Del Monte constantly endeavors to provide the best quality ingredients and food products, and bring authentic and delectable tastes from across the world to our patrons. Our participation at Aahar 2017 is a move towards positioning Del Monte as a ‘World Food Solution Provider’ offering the visitors an extraordinary culinary experience.”
About Del Monte:
Brand Del Monte has over 100 years of rich international heritage during which it has been synonymous with quality and taste. The brand originated in the US and is now available all across the globe.
The Del Monte range of branded processed food and beverage products in India includes Packaged Fruits & Vegetables, Fruit Fillings, Fruit Drinks, Ketchup & Sauces, Mayonnaise and variants, Chinese Sauces, Pasta, Pasta Sauces, Table Olives and Olive oil.
Del Monte was brought to India in 2007 by a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific Ltd. The JV is called FieldFresh Foods Pvt Ltd.
India’s leading business group, Bharti Enterprises, has interests in telecom, agri-business, and retail. With over 228 million customers, Bharti’s flagship unit, Airtel Ltd., is India’s leading private sector provider of telecommunication services.
Del Monte Pacific Limited is listed in the Singapore Stock Exchange and has exclusive rights to the Del Monte brand for processed food and beverage products in the Indian subcontinent and in the Philippines where it enjoys leading market shares for canned pineapple juice and juice drinks, canned pineapple and tropical mixed fruits, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce and tomato ketchup.