Kkr is within days of buying Del Monte Foods, a source close to the situation told The Post.

DealReporter first broke the news yesterday of KKR being in talks to buy the maker of fruits and vegetables and pet food. “The only question now is if the news today hangs things up,” the source said.

Del Monte’s shares rose 8 percent to $15.71, a $3 billion market cap.

The deal could end up being one of the biggest leveraged buyouts of the year.