The fresh produce company will have prominent signage at PNC Park and sponsor the Pirates grounds crew
Del Monte Foods has announced a new multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball side Pittsburgh Pirates.
According to Del Monte, the move “reinforces the company’s long-standing connection to the city and continued investment in the region”.
As part of the agreement, the Del Monte brand will make its official debut at PNC Park on 9 June during the Pirates’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The group’s signage will be featured prominently on the left field wall, alongside sponsorship of the Pirates grounds crew and in-game activations throughout the season.
Del Monte noted that the partnership reflects its commitment to supporting one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic institutions while strengthening its presence in the community it has called home for more than two decades.
The announcement follows Del Monte’s recent reaffirmation of Pittsburgh as the operational hub for its Foods Division, where key functions including supply chain, finance, commercial operations and research and development are anchored.
The addition of senior leadership in Pittsburgh further underscores the city’s importance to the division’s long-term strategy and future growth, it said.
“Sports are woven into the identity of Pittsburgh, and the Pirates have been part of that story for generations,” said Michael Buesink, vice-president of supply chain and logistics, foods division, Fresh Del Monte.
“As we continue building the future of our Foods Division here, we’re excited to support a team and a city that mean so much to our employees and our community.
”We see Pittsburgh as an important part of our future, and this partnership reflects that commitment,” Buesnik added.
