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Del Monte is a food brand. Today, the Del Monte brand is used by several different companies around the world.
The name was first used in 1886 as a name for premium coffee blend in California. In a few years, the company started producing canned peaches, and used the Del Monte name for that product.
The Del Monte logo has had the shape of a shield since the 1900s.
1860–1964
This particular version of the shield appears to have been introduced around 1860. Its however practically indistinguishable from its earlier incarnation, with the exception of a few curles.
1960s–1984
In the 1960s, the Del Monte brand was updated by Landor Associates.
1984–1989
This logo was introduced around 1984. The primary change was the name, which was written with a slightly thicker and simplified font.
1989–present
The word "Quality" changed to different font around 1989. This logo is still in use in many other countries.
2003–2013
This version was introduced in the United States by the Del Monte Corporation in 2003.