Del Monte Pet Products

Del Monte reported financial results for its fiscal year ended May 2, 2004. Sales for the fiscal year for the Pet Products division were $789 million, an increase of 4% compared to the 2003 fiscal year. The company attributed the increase in sales primarily to increased sales of its Kibbles 'n Bits branded products behind improved media support and new product launches, as well as an extra week in fiscal 2004. Operating income for the Pet Products division was $160 million, an increase of 8% compared to fiscal year 2003.