Del Monte Foods Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results Conference Call/Webcast

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) announced today that it will host a conference call/webcast and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2009 second quarter results. Del Monte invites interested parties to listen to its presentation, which will be webcast live on Wednesday, December 3^rd, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET).

Date:		Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time:		7:00 AM (PT) 10:00 AM (ET)
Webcast [listen-only mode] and Slides:		To access the live webcast and slides, go to http://investors.delmonte.com. Under Upcoming Events, click Q2 2009 Del Monte Foods Earnings Conference Call. Printable slides are expected to be available on December 3rd in advance of the call.
Webcast Replay:		A replay of the webcast will be available online at the aforementioned website, under Quarterly Earnings Calls, following the conclusion of the presentation.
Conference Call:		1-888-788-9432 1-210-795-9068 (outside the U.S. and Canada) Verbal Code: Del Monte Foods
Conference Call Replay:		A replay of the webcast will be available online at the Company's website following the conclusion of the presentation. 1- 800-283-3707 1- 402-220-9730 (outside the U.S. and Canada)

About Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well-known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating more than $3.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2008. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte^®, S&W^®, Contadina^®, College Inn^®, Meow Mix^®, Kibbles 'n Bits^®, 9Lives^®, Milk-Bone^®, Pup-Peroni^®, Meaty Bone^®, Snausages^® and Pounce^®, Del Monte products are found in eight out of ten U.S. households. The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products. For more information on Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) visit the Company’s website at www.delmonte.com.

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