Del Monte partners with PSND with its Nutrilicious advocacy against malnutrition

Del Monte aims to empower Filipino families to make family meals more nutritious with recipes below P200

Vowing to fight child malnutrition this Nutrition Month, Del Monte Philippines has partnered with professional organization Philippine Stakeholders for Nutrition and Dietetics (PSND) to Launch Nutrilicious a nationwide advocacy that aims to help Filipino families eat healthier and more delicious meals without breaking the budget.

Nutrilicious focuses primarily on delivering essential nutrients and vitamins to Filipino children, following the findings by the 2022 Global Nutrition Report saw that 1 in 4 children under five years old were stunted in growth—30 percent higher than the Asian average of 21.1 percent.

Through Nutrilicious and forming a Del Monte Nutrition Council with nutritionists, R&D, and culinary experts, Del Monte will provide tried-and-tested recipes that Filipino families can use to cook healthy meals, focusing on the use of the brand’s classic products Del Monte Tomato Sauce, Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice ACE, and Del Monte Pineapple Solids. These staples were chosen for being packed with essential nutrients that promote everyday wellness, such as Lycopene, Vitamins A, C, and E, Fiber, and Iodine.

Along with providing nutrient-packed recipes, Del Monte also aims to debunk the myth that healthy meals must be expensive, targeting to serve nutritious dishes for P200 or less.

(L-R): Ivan King, DMP Group Product Manager — Group Sauces & Mixes; Alvin Manalansan, PSND Vice President; Sharon Tanganco, DMP Chief Marketing Officer; Iris Uy, Chief Scientific Officer and Research and Development Head; Chef Geo Punsalang, DMP Culinary Solutions Sous Chef discuss the details and rollout of Nutrilicious.

“We really wanted to partner with PSND and Filipino moms to ensure that we bring nutrition to each and every Filipino,” said Sharon Tanganco, Chief Marketing Officer at Del Monte Philippines at the signing of the memorandum of agreement for Nutrilicious last July 23.

“We are deeply honored to be part of this meaningful occasion. Today marks a pivotal moment in the collaborative journey between PSND and Del Monte Philippines as we unite in our shared commitment to provide better nutrition for all Filipinos,” said Alvin Manalansan, Vice President of PSND.

“This partnership is not merely symbolic—it is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. By working hand-in-hand, we aim to amplify awareness, faster education, and inspire sustainable practices that support healthier communities across our nation,” Manalansan added.

(L-R): Alvin Manalansan, PSND Vice President; Sharon Tanganco, DMP Chief Marketing Officer; and Iris Uy, Chief Scientific Officer and Research and Development Head sign the Memorandum of Agreement between PSND and DMP.

The recipes will be available via the Del Monte Kitchenomics website and social media pages, accessible via a QR code found in all materials. Del Monte and PSND will also conduct both on-ground and virtual activities such as cooking demos and nutrition talks across the Philippines to further the Nutrilicious advocacy.