Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) announced a multi-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the company's expanded commitment to the city where it has operated for more than two decades.

The Del Monte brand will debut at PNC Park on June 9 during the Pirates' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The partnership includes Del Monte signage on the left field wall, sponsorship of the Pirates grounds crew, and in-game activations throughout the season.

The announcement follows Fresh Del Monte's recent decision to maintain Pittsburgh as the operational hub for its Foods Division. Key functions including supply chain, finance, commercial operations and research and development are based in the city. The company has also added senior leadership positions in Pittsburgh.

"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 & 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."

Del Monte Foods established its Pittsburgh presence in 2002 when it acquired several brands, including StarKist, 9Lives and Nature's Goodness, from Heinz. The Foods Division is part of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., which operates as a global producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and shelf-stable produce across more than 90 countries.

The information is based on a press release statement from Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.