How is Del Monte Foods affiliated with other companies with the Del Monte name?
Del Monte Foods Company is the parent company of the Del Monte Corporation, which does business as “Del Monte Foods”. Del Monte Corporation is the owner and licensor of the Del Monte brand name and trademarks in most territories of the world. It has granted a number of perpetual, exclusive, royalty-free licenses for the use of the Del Monte name and trademarks outside the United States and South America. Additionally, it has granted a perpetual, exclusive, royalty-free license for the use of the Del Monte name and trademarks worldwide (including the United States) with respect to fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh produce. The Del Monte brand name is an internationally-recognized trademark. However, Del Monte Foods Company and Del Monte Corporation are not affiliated with Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Asia/Kikkoman, CanGro, Fresh Del Monte Produce or other companies that have exclusive rights to the Del Monte trademark in their respective territories or product category.
