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Criser chosen as grand marshal
Betty Nelson is the sort of sweet, 75-year-old grandma who bakes on Sundays and votes for the mayors she trusts on election day.
ConAgra Foods cuts sodium, but how much salt is too much?
Jim Suttle's stormy tenure was highlighted by an unsuccessful recall attempt in 2011 and unpopular tax increases that Suttle told voters had saved city government from bankruptcy.
New at Council Bluffs movie theater: power recliners
Jim Suttle's stormy tenure was highlighted by an unsuccessful recall attempt in 2011 and unpopular tax increases that Suttle told voters had saved city government from bankruptcy.
Post Holdings Inc (POST) Hurt by Falling Prices
The owner of brands such as Raisin Bran and Honey Bunches of Oats saw profits tumble almost 60% to $5.1 million as net sales fell 1% on a 4% decline in prices even though volumes rose.
'The Office': shutting down after 8 years
The trek by 24-year-old Ryan Chalmers, who is scheduled to be in Kansas City on Tuesday, aims to inspire people with disabilities and raise money for charity.
Private label food sales increasing, so major brand companies are buying in
You may not think much about store brands as you shop for groceries, but it's a business worth nearly $60 billion per year.
J&J Snack Foods: Boring Company, Great Value
J&J Snack Foods Corporation sells a variety of branded and private label baked goods and food items.
ConAgra Stock Rating Lowered by EVA Dimensions
CAG has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of ConAgra from an outperform rating to a neutral rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 30th.
OptionMonster's tracking programs detected heavy buying in the May 35 puts, with large blocks initially pricing for 15 cents.
Hearthside Food Solutions Sells Golden Temple
Hearthside Food Solutions , a company backed by Wind Point Partners , is selling its Golden Temple business, which makes cereals and granola.
ConAgra Downgraded by EVA Dimensions to "Sell"
ConAgra traded down 0.56% on Wednesday, hitting $35.55. ConAgra has a 52-week low of $23.64 and a 52-week high of $36.31. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $35.27. The company has a market cap of $14.817 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.89. ConAgra last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 3rd.
The Supply Side: Women dominate marketplace, executives on the move
Although women's personal and professional advancements have grown significantly in recent decades, the time spent grocery shopping has not decreased.
ConAgra Lowered to Neutral at Zacks
They currently have a $37.00 price target on the stock. Zacks ' analyst wrote, "We are downgrading our recommendation on ConAgra from Outperform to Neutral based on the lower than expected results of the company.
The Supply Side: ConAgra executives, Kellogg product expansion
"We are very pleased to have Tom in position to take over as leader of our Consumer Foods business," said Gary Rodkin, CEO, ConAgra Foods.
Midday Market Stats: Dow Jones Industrial Average Conquers the 15,000 Level
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 156 points, or 1.1%, to 14,987.58 , courtesy of this morning's positive jobs data.
ConAgra Foods Names Pres of Consumer Foods Group
Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va . Jerry Garland , president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., was named vice chairman of wholesaler and independent operators, replacing Al Plamann, who announced his retirement.
Former ConAgra exec heads to Dick's, ConAgra fills empty slot
Dick's Sporting Goods has named former ConAgra executive Andre J. Hawaux as its new EVP of finance and administration and CFO.
ConAgra Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks
The firm currently has $37.00 target price on the stock. Zacks' analyst wrote, "We are downgrading our recommendation on ConAgra from Outperform to Neutral based on the lower than expected results of the company.
ConAgra recalls Orville Redenbacher's Classic Kettle Korn
ConAgra Foods Inc., Omaha, Neb., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher's Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk.
Frozen foods don't deserve such a bad rap, say manufacturers preparing image overhaul
Leading food manufacturers and retailers have joined forces to launch a consumer education campaign designed to change the way consumers think about frozen foods.