Potato News from Nebraska

Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods
July 27, 2016
Conagra Foods completes the sale of JM Swank and Spicetec Flavors and Seasonings
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) has announced the completion of two separate divestitures: the sale of its JM Swank business to Platinum Equity and the sale of its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan.
Upon completion of the spin-off, current ConAgra Foods director Timothy R. McLevish (left) will become the executive chairman of the board of directors of Lamb Weston, while Thomas P. Werner (right), currently president of Commercial Foods at ConAgra Food
July 13, 2016
Conagra Foods moves ahead with spin-off Lamb Weston and announces leadership
Conagra Foods initiates the spin-off of Lamb Weston and announces the Chairman of the Board and CEO upon the completion of the spin-off.
Conagra Foods Potato Specialty business Lamb Weston 'continued to perform well globally, with particular strength in key Asian markets.'
Now part of the Commercial Foods segment, the Lamb Weston spin-off is scheduled for the fall of 2016
June 30, 2016
Conagra Foods reported results for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter ended May 29, 2016.
Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?
June 22, 2016
Could Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Become Part of Post Holdings?
On November 18, 2015 Conagra Foods announced plans to spin off Lamb Weston and mentioned during the presentation of their latest financial results that the separation is on track. Now rumors surface that Conagra Foods has met with Post Holdings to discuss a potential merger of Post and Lamb Weston.
JM Swank is a US-based nationwide full-line food ingredient distributor with 60 years of expertise in sourcing, distribution and logistics.
June 09, 2016
Conagra Foods sells JM Swank Food Ingredient business
ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Platinum Equity, a private equity firm, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Platinum Equity to acquire ConAgra Foods’ JM Swank business, a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company
The Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings facility in Carol Stream Illinois. Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings operates a second facility in Cranbury, The sales agreement includes the transition of approximately 280 employees as well as both facilities.
May 23, 2016
Conagra Foods to sell Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings to Givaudan
ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business to Givaudan for approximately $340 million.
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Conagra Foods sign in Omaha.
April 07, 2016
Conagra Foods announces results F2016 Q3; Separation into Lamb Weston and Conagra Brands is on track
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc. reported results for the fiscal 2016 third quarter ended February 28, 2016.
Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
February 01, 2016
Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) announced today the completion of the sale of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for proceeds of $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses and subject to post-closing adjustments.
Most of Conagra Foods frozen potato facilities have achieved a 95 percent landfill avoidance rate, and are working to find outlets for the remaining landfill waste.
Two of the last, hard-to-recycle materials for our Taber, Canada facility was their used
November 23, 2015
ConAgra Foods Announces Zero Waste Champions
Continuing in its journey toward zero waste, and in recognition of last week’s America Recycles Day, ConAgra Foods announced its annual Zero Waste Champion award winners.
Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, ConAgra Foods
November 18, 2015
Conagra Foods plans Lamb Weston spin-off
Conagra Foods announces plans to separate into two independent public companies, Conagra Brands ('Diverse portfolio of Leading Brands') and Lamb Weston ('Leading Foodservice Supplier of Frozen Potatoes')
Treehouse Foods to acquire Conagra Foods private label operations for 2.7 billion USD
November 02, 2015
Conagra Foods to sell private label brands to Treehouse Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion
An aerial view of Omaha, Nebraska, with the Conagra Foods facilities clearly visible in the foreground around "Conagra Lake", right adjacent to the Missouri River. About 1,200 people will remain working on this riverfront campus after the restructuring is
October 19, 2015
Employees Conagra Foods hear more about corporate changes
Last Friday, Conagra Foods detailed broad measures, including layoffs, early retirement incentives and cuts to travel and catering, in its bid to save money and boost shareholder return, with the city of Omaha in particular affected.
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Merchandise Mart in Chicago, the location of Conagra Foods future headquarters (Courtesy Daniel Schwen)
October 01, 2015
Conagra Foods cuts 1500 jobs, moves to Chicago
ConAgra Foods, Inc. today announced restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. The restructuring includes the elimination of around 1,500 jobs (30% of the company’s global office-based workforce). Conagra Foods also announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago.
Sean Connolly, Chief Executive ConAgra Foods
September 25, 2015
Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago/Illinois
ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Conagra Foods issues 2015 Citizenship report: What matters Where
September 24, 2015
Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.
Sean Connolly, chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods
September 22, 2015
Conagra Foods reports results Fiscal 2016 Q1
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter ended August 30, 2015. The report refers to 'good sales and operating profit performance [for its commercial Foods Segment], primarily due to strong volumes, favorable mix, and efficiencies for Lamb Weston.
Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business
June 30, 2015
Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.
Conagra Foods acquires Blake's All Natural Foods
May 12, 2015
Conagra Foods acquires Blake's All Natural Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Blake’s All Natural Foods, a rapidly-growing, family-owned company which makes natural and organic frozen meals, including pot pies, casseroles, pasta dishes and other entrees.

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