Coral Gables, FL– Del Monte Fresh Produce (Del Monte) was the Official Fresh Produce Provider of the 2014 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities.
Del Monte was the named sponsor of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum and Cabo Wabo Tequila present Emeril Lagasse and Sammy Hagar's Rockin' Beach Party sponsored by Del Monte Fresh Produce Saturday night, offering attendees with the night’s signature drink, the Del Monte SOBE Sunrise featuring Cabo Wabo® Tequila and Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple.
Del Monte also participated in many of the other SOBEWFF events including Thursday night’s Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Creekstone Farms sponsored by MIAMI magazine hosted by Michael Symon and Friday evening’s Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Rachael Ray where many of the exhibiting celebrity chefs and famed restaurants featured Del Monte fresh products in their recipes.
At the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents Del Monte distributed samples of their succulent Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapple, proprietary MAG® Melon, and the newest addition to their product line, the Del Monte Fresh Guac™. At the Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Goya Kidz Kitchen hosted by Robert Irvine, Del Monte offered their premium Del Monte® bananas to small children and their families who participated in the many fun activities at the Del Monte kiosk.
“Being a diamond sponsor of the SOBEWFF was a great opportunity for Del Monte Fresh Produce to feature our branded products to Chefs and customers and discerning consumers from across the country. We are also proud to support local institutions such as Florida International University. Offering healthy and tasty culinary options is an exciting way to show what Del Monte Fresh has to offer,” said Dionysios Christou, VP of Marketing.
About Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. markets its products in North America under the Del Monte® brand (as well as other brands), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 120 years.
Source: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
