Conagra Brands

Popularity of frozen food rises as brands improve ingredient decks, consumers seek convenience, long-shelf life

26-Feb-2021 By Elizabeth Crawford

After languishing for years, frozen food is emerging as a powerful growth driver for retailers and CPG brands in part because its long shelf life and convenience fit well with pandemic living, but also because companies like ConAgra have proactively reimagined...

Conagra posts strong Q1 2021 results: ‘Our business is healthy, our products are relevant, and our capabilities are strong’

01-Oct-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Conagra Brands posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2021 (13 weeks ended Aug. 30) results, which saw organic net sales increase 15% with significant growth coming from its grocery & snacks (+16%), refrigerated & frozen (+17.9%), and international...

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Albertsons reports 21.4% total sales growth and 276% surge in e-commerce sales in Q1 2020

27-Jul-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Retailer Albertsons, owner of Safeway and Jewel-Osco, reported a 21.4% increase in sales to $22.8bn for the 16 weeks ended June 20, 2020 compared to $18.7bn for the same period last year.

Conagra Brands posts 90% surge in e-commerce sales in Q4

30-Jun-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

E-commerce sales at Conagra Brands surged by 89.7% in the year ending May 31 compared to same time last year, as more consumers opted for the convenience (and perceived safety) of click-and-collect and at-home grocery delivery services.

'Long forgotten' legacy brands are 'growing strongly again,' says Conagra Brands... but will it last past the lockdown?

02-Apr-2020 By Elaine Watson

It's too early to say if Big Food’s recent resurgence will last longer than the lockdown, but some legacy brands could benefit from work they’ve put in recently to upgrade/reformulate their wares as new consumers discover them for the first time,...

Conagra Brands sharpens focus on snacks market with new innovation center

05-Sep-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Conagra Brands announced it will build a new 40,000-square-foot innovation center in Chicago to propel the company's snacking innovation business.

Conagra Brands talks plant-based meat: 'In 7-10 years we’re talking about a $30bn opportunity in the US'

13-Aug-2019 By Elaine Watson

Gardein has quadrupled in size over the past four years and is now the second largest brand in the meat-alternative space behind Morningstar with annual retail and foodservice sales topping $170m. And there is still a significant opportunity to grow in...