Article: Del Monte Foods Company Reiterates That It Has No Affiliation with Fresh Del Monte Produce.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2002

Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) today reiterated that Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) and Del Monte Foods Company are not affiliated.

"We believe that certain media coverage surrounding legal proceedings related to the sale of Fresh Del Monte Produce could lead to confusion regarding our company. These proceedings relate solely to Fresh Del Monte Produce - a company that has no affiliation with Del Monte Foods Company," said Richard G. Wolford, Chairman and CEO of Del Monte.

Separately, Del Monte Foods Company expects to receive stockholder approval at Del Monte's ...

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