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BRAZIL: Former ConAgra president to replace Seara's Bonassi
30 January 2012
Brazilian meat giant Marfrig has appointed a former president of ConAgra Foods to head up its Seara subsidiary.
CANADA: ConAgra acquires Del Monte Canada
18 January 2012
US food group ConAgra Foods has agreed to buy Del Monte Canada from private-equity firm Sun Capital Partners.
Talking tech: IBM's DemandTec buy shows value in price optimisation
12 January 2012
With shoppers looking for value and commodity costs volatile, margins are under pressure, meaning pricing decisions have never been more important. Manufacturers and retailers are looking for technologies to help them optimise prices and suppliers of that technology are in demand - as shown by IBM's deal to buy US analytics firm DemandTec. Glynn Davis reports.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
23 December 2011
This week, UK retailers Thorntons and Ocado issued profit warnings, while US food giant General Mills revealed a fall in quarterly profits. Meanwhile, in Europe, Italian retailer Conad acquired German retailer Rewe's 43 Billa stores in the country.
2011 in review - M&A activity fails to meet expectations
22 December 2011
A year ago, there was consensus that M&A activity would pick up in 2011. As we look back on the last 12 months, there were some major deals but concern over the economy meant the numbers of deals fell short of expectations. Dean Best reports.
US: ConAgra shares rise despite lower earnings
20 December 2011
Shares in US food group ConAgra Foods climbed today (20 December) despite the company reporting a fall in quarterly and half-year profits.
US: Former ConAgra exec Boever joins Pinnacle Foods
14 December 2011
US food maker Pinnacle Foods Group has appointed Christopher Boever as executive vice president and chief customer officer.
US: FDA warns ConAgra Foods over label claims
6 December 2011
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned ConAgra Foods over the labelling of two of its products as "All-Natural".
US: ConAgra raises stake in Agro Tech Foods
29 November 2011
US food maker ConAgra Foods has today (29 November) increased its stake in Indian firm Agro Tech Foods, making it the majority shareholder.
US: ConAgra names Ross as chief strategy officer
17 November 2011
US food maker ConAgra Foods has today (17 November) appointed Andrew Ross to the newly-created role of chief strategy officer.
US: ConAgra buys own-label firm National Pretzel Co.
14 November 2011
ConAgra Foods has agreed to buy US private-label firm National Pretzel Co. for an undisclosed sum.
US: ConAgra Foods launches Rotel sauce line
21 October 2011
US food maker ConAgra Foods has launched a canned sauce product under its Rotel brand.
US: Stiritz lined up for Post CEO role
28 September 2011
Ralcorp Holdings chairman William Stiritz is to become CEO of Post Holdings, the branded cereal maker that the US food company plans to create through its plan to split itself in two.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
26 September 2011
Tesco this week announced plans to cut GBP500m (US$773.6m) from the price of thousands of items in the UK in a revamp of its promotional strategy. Suppliers and rival retailers will be weighing up the impact on their businesses and the move comes at a difficult time for online retailer Ocado, which has a high-profile price-matching campaign aimed at Tesco and has seen its shares fall this week. Elsewhere, Kerry Group boosted its ingredients business with a move to buy Cargill's flavours arm while one deal that will not happen is ConAgra Foods' bid to buy Ralcorp Holdings, which again refused to talk to its suitor.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
26 September 2011
Tesco announced a revamp of its promotional strategy in the UK last week, a move that was immediately criticised by its rivals. However, grocers in Scotland were united in their opposition to a tax on major retailers in the country.
Focus: What next for ConAgra and Ralcorp?
23 September 2011
Three times ConAgra Foods made offers for Ralcorp Holdings and three times its fellow US food group refused to even hold talks on a potential sale. This week, ConAgra withdrew its final bid, leaving industry watchers to ask what lies ahead for the two companies. Sam Webb reports.
US: ConAgra adds flavour to Orville Redenbacher's popcorn line
22 September 2011
US food maker ConAgra Foods has launched a range of Orville Redenbacher's popcorn that allows consumers to add flavour to the products.
On the money: ConAgra committed to M&A in wake of Ralcorp snub
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.
US: Costs hit ConAgra Q1 profits
21 September 2011
US food group ConAgra Foods has booked a drop in quarterly profits as higher costs outweighed an increase in sales.
US: ConAgra withdraws Ralcorp bid
20 September 2011
ConAgra Foods has withdrawn its US$5.18bn bid for Ralcorp Holdings after its takeover target refused to hold talks on the offer.
US: Ralcorp again rejects ConAgra's takeover bid
19 September 2011
Ralcorp Holdings has again turned down a US$5.2bn takeover bid from fellow US food maker ConAgra Foods.
Best bits: Metro Group, Sara Lee and Ralcorp face questions
19 September 2011
The speculation over the future of Metro Group's chief executive intensified last week, casting doubts over the direction of the world's fourth-largest retailer.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
19 September 2011
Tension at the top of Metro Group, the world's fourth-largest retailer, made the headlines this week, with the future of CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes in doubt. Across the Atlantic, Sara Lee was rocked by the departure of senior executive CJ Fraleigh. In the US, ConAgra Foods told takeover target Ralcorp Holdings it had days to being talks on its US$5.2bn bid, while in the UK, Marks and Spencer showcased its new-look food halls as part of a GBP600m revamp of its stores. Click on the headlines for more.
US: ConAgra puts deadline on Ralcorp takeover bid
14 September 2011
ConAgra Foods has given takeover target Ralcorp Holdings until Monday (19 September) to hold talks on its US$5.2bn bid or it will walk away from the table.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
19 August 2011
M&A talk has continued unabated, with ConAgra revealing its disappointment around its latest offer for Ralcorp being rebuffed. The owner of former Bright Food target United Biscuits has cooled reports that it is looking to split the manufacturer in two. Happier news for Bright Food this week, however, with the company reaching an agreement to buy Manassen Foods.
US: ConAgra "disappointed" at Ralcorp rejection
15 August 2011
ConAgra Foods has said that it is "extremely disappointed" at Ralcorp's rapid dismissal of its latest takeover offer.
US: Ralcorp rejects latest ConAgra proposal
15 August 2011
US food maker Ralcorp Holdings has rejected the latest share cash offer from ConAgra Foods.
Best bits: Ralcorp stands firm as ConAgra ups ante
15 August 2011
ConAgra Foods, keen to tap into the growing private-label market in the US, has made a higher bid for Ralcorp Holdings. Its takeover target, however, has again rejected the company's advances.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
12 August 2011
There were a series of deals this week, from Symington's move to buy two brands from Unilever and Valeo Foods Group's acquisition of fellow Irish food maker Jacob Fruitfield Food Group to the latest move by Sara Lee to restructure its business and sell a North American unit to US company Ralcorp Holdings. Click on the headlines for more.
Focus: Sara Lee move adds to uncertainty around Ralcorp
10 August 2011
Last month, Ralcorp Holdings announced it would "aggressively" look to make acquisitions to expand its private-label operations, which are set to stand alone after a spin off of branded cereals business Post. The deal to buy Sara Lee's refrigerated dough unit is part of that strategy. However, there is still uncertainty over the future of the US company, with speculation over the intentions of ConAgra Foods, which made a bid for the whole business in May.
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ConAgra Foods, Inc. (ConAgra Foods) is a US based Food packing company. It is principally engaged in supplying various branded and value added food products to grocery retailers, restaurants and other foodservice establishments. The products offered by the company include entrees, sides, condiments, meals, snacks, and desserts across frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable temperature classes. All these products are sold under the brands ACT II, Chef Boyardee, Banquet, Blue Bonnet, Angela Mia, Egg Beaters, DAVID, Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Kid Cuisine, and Hebrew National. Geographically, besides the US, it has operations across Asia, Europe and in other parts of North America.
