Forget the Man of Del Monte - it is time to meet the Nans of Del Monte from Norfolk.

Del Monte is one of the world's leading food producers which is well known for its 'Man of Del Monte' adverts in the 1980s and 1990s.

They starred a well-dressed inspector who visited plantations across the globe to check the quality of crops before they were harvested and sold under the Del Monte name.

The new campaign is being fronted by Fern BrittonThe new campaign is being fronted by Fern Britton (Image: Del Monte) In recent months, the firm has been working on a similar campaign which is being fronted by television presenter Fern Britton.

It will see the inspector being replaced by a grandmother character in celebration of all the nans who preserve their favourite recipes for future generations to enjoy.

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Del Monte has shortlisted three potential stars, including two from Norfolk, and the public must now vote for their favourite.

The winner will become the face of the brand and get the chance to share her own family recipes with the public among a string of other prizes.

Pauline Crosby, 70, from Great YarmouthPauline Crosby, 70, from Norwich (Image: Del Monte) Pauline Crosby, who lives in Norwich, was nominated by her granddaughter Poppy who described her as a "beautiful, articulate and wise" woman.

Poppy boasted that Pauline turns every meal into "an experience" and the 70-year-old said she loves seeing her own daughters enjoying the same dishes she did as a child.

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Running against her is Yvonne Jennings, a 63-year-old from Great Yarmouth.

She was nominated by her daughter Leah who said she is "a fantastic nanna" to her four-year-old.

Yvonne Jennings, 63, from Great YarmouthYvonne Jennings, 63, from Great Yarmouth (Image: Del Monte)

Leah explained Yvonne honours her South Indian roots through her food and uses an abundance of traditional ingredients to help her family connect with their heritage.

The third finalist is Chrissie Lawson, who is 69 and known as the "local Mary Berry" by her neighbours in London.

Votes can be cast via Instagram until December 31.