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Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is a leading packaged food company based in Chicago, Illinois. With a strong presence in North America, Conagra Brands is committed to providing the great food today's consumers want. The company's diverse portfolio features notable brands such as Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Banquet, Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Hunt's, Slim Jim, Vlasic, Orville Redenbacher's, Reddi-wip, Wish-Bone, and Chef Boyardee. These brands cover a wide range of food categories, including frozen food, snacks, shelf-stable staples, and refrigerated food.
Recent achievements highlight Conagra's focus on innovation and strategic partnerships. For instance, in January 2024, Mrs. Butterworth's collaborated with Dunkin' to launch a new pancake syrup flavored like Dunkin's iconic glazed donut. This new product aims to captivate consumers with its unique blend of syrup and donut flavors.
Financially, Conagra Brands reported a revenue of over $3 billion in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, demonstrating resilience and steady progress. The company's domestic retail business continues to thrive, supported by strategic investments that have generated strong lifts and unit share gains. Additionally, Conagra's commitment to cost-saving initiatives has enabled the company to sustain margin recovery and invest in brand growth.
On the international front, although Conagra Brands predominantly operates within the United States, it continues to expand its footprint with 8% of its fiscal 2023 revenue coming from international markets. The company also recently announced plans to divest its 51.8% ownership stake in Agro Tech Foods Limited, a food company based in India. This divestiture aligns with Conagra's strategic focus on optimizing its portfolio.
Conagra Brands is also dedicated to corporate social responsibility. The company's 2023 Citizenship Report highlights significant progress in areas such as Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet, and Stronger Communities. These initiatives underscore Conagra's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
For the latest updates and more information on Conagra Brands, please visit www.conagrabrands.com.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has announced it will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter results on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The company will issue a press release and supplemental materials, including pre-recorded remarks, followed by a 30-minute live Q&A session with the investment community at 9:30 a.m. ET. Materials will be available on the company's investor relations website, and the Q&A session can be accessed via phone using specific dial-in numbers for U.S. and international participants.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has been named to Military Times' 2024 Best for Vets: Employers list, recognizing its commitment to supporting veterans and military families. The company's Veterans Employee Resource Group plays a important role in fostering inclusion and professional growth. Conagra has established partnerships with Cameron-Brooks and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership for recruitment, while its collaboration with DOD SkillBridge facilitates military-to-civilian career transitions.
The recognition is based on a voluntary survey evaluating companies' policies and benefits for veterans. Veterans can explore career opportunities at Conagra through a specialized platform that matches their Military Occupational Specialty Code with suitable positions. As one of North America's leading food companies, Conagra generated fiscal 2024 net sales exceeding $12 billion.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has announced the winners of its Sustainable Development Awards, recognizing employee achievements in sustainability across five categories: Climate Change, Packaging, Responsible Sourcing, Water Reduction, and Waste Reduction. Notable achievements include Maple Grove's 12% reduction in natural gas usage, Rensselaer's packaging optimization saving 79 metric tons of CO2 emissions, and Waterloo's water conservation project saving over one million gallons.
The Award of Excellence went to Irapuato, Mexico, for upgrading their biogas system, now providing 8% of the site's electricity. Each winning team receives a $5,000 grant from the Conagra Brands Foundation for community investment. These initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is set to showcase its $3.2 billion snacks portfolio at the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas. The company will unveil new products across its meat snacks, salty snacks, and seeds categories. Highlights include:
- Introduction of FATTY® Smoked Meat Sticks, a recent acquisition
- New offerings from Slim Jim®, including Slim Jim Bites and new formats
- Duke's® Smoked Meat Snacks in new 2.5 oz. bags
- Vlasic® Pickle Balls, a new poppable puff ball snack
- DAVID® Honey Roasted Jumbo Sunflower Seeds and BiGS® Fire Sunflower Seeds
- Glutino® gluten-free pretzels entering the C-store market
- Andy Capp's® Fire Tots, a new spicy puffcorn snack
The company aims to accelerate sales growth through various in-store display solutions.
Swiss Miss, a Conagra Brands brand, has partnered with Hotel Tango Distillery to launch Swiss Miss 'Shmallow, a toasted marshmallow and cocoa-infused bourbon. This -edition spirit combines the flavor of Swiss Miss hot cocoa with a well-crafted bourbon, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or as a gift for bourbon enthusiasts.
Available this month at select retailers and online at Cask Cartel for an SRP of $27.99, Swiss Miss 'Shmallow features sweet notes of caramelized sugar, toasted marshmallow, and a hint of smokiness. The collaboration aims to create a unique drinking experience that evokes feelings of coziness during the winter season.
For more information about Swiss Miss 'Shmallow, including cocktail recipes and purchase locations, visit drinkshmallow.com.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) reported Q1 FY2025 results with net sales decreasing 3.8% to $2.8 billion and organic net sales declining 3.5%. The company's reported operating margin fell 247 basis points to 14.4%, while adjusted EPS decreased 19.7% to $0.53. Despite challenges, Conagra reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting organic net sales between -1.5% to flat and adjusted EPS between $2.60 and $2.65.
Key factors affecting Q1 performance included:
- Negative price/mix impact of 1.9%
- Volume decrease of 1.6%
- $27 million impact from temporary manufacturing disruptions in Hebrew National
- Gross profit decrease of 10.2% to $739 million
- SG&A increase of 1.1% to $338 million
The company maintained its market share in several categories and continued its portfolio reshaping initiatives.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.35 per share of CAG common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 27, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 31, 2024. This announcement continues Conagra's long-standing tradition of paying consecutive quarterly dividends, which dates back to January 1976.
The Conagra Brands Foundation has awarded $350,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits across 10 states through its "Nourish Our Community" program. This initiative, aligned with Hunger Action Month, aims to address food insecurity and promote nutrition education in communities where Conagra employees live and work. The program empowers employees to nominate and select grant recipients, fostering community involvement.
The grants support various projects, including Meals on Wheels, food pantries, weekend meal programs for students, and urban agriculture initiatives. These efforts are part of Conagra's broader partnership with Feeding America, which includes product donations, employee volunteerism, and strategic support to combat hunger nationwide.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has announced the release date for its fiscal 2025 first quarter earnings. The company will disclose its financial results on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The earnings release will include:
- A press release and supplemental materials
- Pre-recorded remarks
- A 30-minute live Q&A session with investors at 9:30 a.m. ET
Investors can access the earnings materials and participate in the Q&A session through the company's website or by dialing in. This announcement provides transparency and allows stakeholders to prepare for the upcoming financial disclosure.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has completed the sale of its 51.8% ownership stake in Agro Tech Foods (ATFL), an India-based food company. This divestiture aligns with Conagra's strategy to reshape its portfolio and maximize shareholder value. As a result, Conagra will no longer consolidate ATFL's financial results in its statements.
Conagra Brands, a leading North American food company with a 100-year history, focuses on innovation and collaboration to meet changing consumer preferences. The company's portfolio includes popular brands such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, and Slim Jim. In fiscal 2024, Conagra reported net sales exceeding $12 billion.
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