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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kanjyik Ghosh

One of America’s biggest household brands files for bankruptcy

Del Monte canned tomatoes are seen among other nonperishable goods inside the West CAP Food Pantry in Boyceville, Wisconsin - (REUTERS)

Del Monte Foods has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States, filing on Tuesday as part of an agreement with key lenders to facilitate a sale of the company.

The move comes with a secured financing package of $912.5 million, intended to support its operations throughout the restructuring process.

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