Del Monte Foods has reported net sales of $804.6m for the fiscal first quarter ended August 1, 2010, a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to $813.7m for the same period in 2009.

UFood Restaurant Group has signed an area development agreement with the Robinson Hill Hospitality Group of Chicago for additional UFood Grill units at five major US airports.

Nestle has opened premium chocolate production lines in Russia. The two production lines were transferred from the Tuchkovo factory in the Ruzsky district, Moscow, to the Samara region will produce premium brand Comilfo chocolate.

Glanbia, a nutritional ingredients and cheese group, has reported a revenue of E1.04 billion for the six months ended July 3, 2010, an increase of 9.7 percent compared to E944.9m for the same period in 2009.

Perry Ellis International, a designer and distributor of apparel and fragrances, has reported total revenues of $161.75m for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010, an increase of two percent compared to $159.17m for the same period in 2009.

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, engaged in the retail food business, has appointed Frederic Brace as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective immediately.

Apple Rush Company has signed a brewing agreement with The Lion Brewery, which will lower the company's production costs and increase its bottling capabilities. The company is set to have a production early next month that will feature all four flavors in its 12oz. bottles.

Diamond Foods has introduced its latest culinary nut innovation, Diamond of California Nut Toppings. The product line leverages Diamond's experience and insights with nut sourcing, flavoring systems and proprietary roasting processes.

Petrus Brands, parent company of Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie, has named Carl Jakaitis as its new CFO.  Mr Jakaitis will be responsible for supervision of the Petrus Brands finance and administrative functions, strategic business planning, regulatory functions and working closely with franchisees.

Walmart has reported revenues of $103.73 billion for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2010, an increase of 2.8 percent, compared to $100.88 billion for the same period in 2009.