The Brand That Fed America for 130 Years Just Went Bankrupt

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For over a century, Del Monte was the canned-food king—your pantry’s security blanket, your grandma’s secret stash, the “recession-proof” brand that outlasted wars, depressions, and more than a few questionable Jell-O salads. *Want to build a sustainable food business? Don't sleep on pantry staples:* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/d483b3 So how did the King of Canned Food end up bankrupt in 2025? In this breakdown, we dig into the wild ride of debt-fueled buyouts, shifting American tastes, steel tariffs, and one pandemic-sized inventory disaster. From Cold War bunkers to modern grocery aisles, we’ll show you how Del Monte’s math got scrambled — and what it says about the future of “boring” food brands. Subscribe to The Hustle: 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3l Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3kln About HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers. #TheHustle #HubSpot