On the money: ConAgra committed to M&A in wake of Ralcorp snub

By: Sam Webb | 21 September 2011

US food giant ConAgra Foods has spoken of "robust" acquisition plans in the wake of its unsuccessful US$5.18bn bid for private-label company Ralcorp Holdings.

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US food giant ConAgra Foods has spoken of "robust" acquisition plans in the wake of its unsuccessful US$5.18bn bid for private-label company Ralcorp Holdings.

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