Del Monte Foods manufactures and distributes premium quality, nutritiousfood products under Del Monte, Contadina and other brand names. Theyoperate in one industry segment: processed foods. They are the largestproducer and distributor of canned vegetables and canned fruit in the United States. Their primary domestic channel of distribution is retailoutlets, selling their products primarily through national grocery chainsand independent grocery stores nationwide. They also sell products through warehouse club stores and mass merchandisers.