Campbell also led many analysts to believe it will turn to margin sapping discounts and price promotions to jump start volume in ready to eat soup Ketchup maker Heinz said late last year it had started targeted promotions to drive consumption in certain markets, and it saw volume increase four percent in its third quarter in the United States But it also said earnings for the third quarter ended January 27 should be about 82 cents per share from continuing operations Analysts, on average, have expected 71 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S "We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said in a research note 
Share:  Campbell also led many analysts to believe it will turn to margin sapping discounts and price promotions to jump start volume in ready to eat soup Ketchup maker <span class="company">Heinz</span> said late last year it had started targeted promotions to drive consumption in certain markets, and it saw volume increase four percent in its third quarter in the United States But it also said earnings for the third quarter ended January 27 should be about 82 cents per share from continuing operations Analysts, on average, have expected 71 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S<span class="sent"> "We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a research note</span>...<span class="sent">"We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a research note</span> Volume, a measure of food shipped to retailers, also rose 9 percent in the United Kingdom, <span class="company">Heinz</span> said Many packaged foods companies have benefited as consumers try to save money by eating at home more often But shoppers are more selective about what they spend money on and ready to eat soup has not been enough of an attraction Tweet this 

Analysts say ConAgra is showing signs of success with the overhaul of the company, but noted that commodity costs eased in the food industry in 2009 "The real test, however, will come over the next year as the cost trajectory changes direction," JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said in a research note ConAgra shares closed up 22 percent at $2392 on the New York Stock Exchange (Reporting by Brad Dorfman; Editing by Tim Dobbyn and Matthew Lewis ) 
Share:  Analysts say ConAgra is showing signs of success with the overhaul of the company, but noted that commodity costs eased in the food industry in 2009 <span class="sent">"The real test, however, will come over the next year as the cost trajectory changes direction," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a research note </span>ConAgra shares closed up 22 percent at $2392 on the New York Stock Exchange (Reporting by Brad Dorfman; Editing by Tim Dobbyn and Matthew Lewis ) Tweet this 

JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said he sensed "no heightened urgency" in General Mills' international focus, but the company does appear to be taking a more aggressive investment posture in emerging markets 
Share:  <span class="sent">JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said he sensed "no heightened urgency" in <span class="company">General Mills</span>' international focus, but the company does appear to be taking a more aggressive investment posture in emerging markets</span> Tweet this 

General Mills said it also sees opportunities to grow sales in Western Europe, noting that household penetration for products like Haagen Dazs ice cream, Old El Paso Mexican foods and Nature Valley cereal products in that region is well below that of other parts of the world JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said he sensed "no heightened urgency" in General Mills' international focus, but the company does appear to be taking a more aggressive investment posture in emerging markets 
Share:  <span class="company">General Mills</span> said it also sees opportunities to grow sales in Western Europe, noting that household penetration for products like Haagen Dazs ice cream, Old El Paso Mexican foods and Nature Valley cereal products in that region is well below that of other parts of the world<span class="sent"> JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said he sensed "no heightened urgency" in <span class="company">General Mills</span>' international focus, but the company does appear to be taking a more aggressive investment posture in emerging markets</span> Tweet this 

Analysts Terry Bivens , JP Morgan Robert Moskow , Credit Suisse 
Share:  Analysts <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> , JP Morgan Robert Moskow , Credit Suisse</span> Tweet this 

Analysts Terry Bivens and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "Kraft could stumble on the integration of Cadbury and cause earnings growth to disappoint" 
Share:  <span class="sent">Analysts <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "Kraft could stumble on the integration of <span class="company">Cadbury</span> and cause earnings growth to disappoint"</span> Tweet this 

Analysts Terry Bivens and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "Kraft could stumble on the integration of Cadbury and cause earnings growth to disappoint" The pair have also been conservative in their estimates for what Kraft will serve up in future years – delivering 278 cents a per share by 2013 against an estimate of 270 cents prior to the acquisition 
Share:  <span class="sent">Analysts <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> and Jason English, of JP Morgan, agree, warning that "<span class="company">Kraft</span> could stumble on the integration of Cadbury and cause earnings growth to disappoint"</span> The pair have also been conservative in their estimates for what <span class="company">Kraft</span> will serve up in future years – delivering 278 cents a per share by 2013 against an estimate of 270 cents prior to the acquisition Tweet this 

Out of stocks have become prevalent across retailers," said Terry Bivens, an analyst at JP Morgan Kellogg is also being hurt by Wal Mart's decision to present a cleaner look at its stores by reducing the number of product displays in certain areas that are highly frequented by customers "The net effect is you open up the customer space, you improve the shopping experience, you provide access and visibility to departments in the store," explained Bill Simon, Wal Mart's chief operating officer, at a recent analysts' presentation 
Share:  <span class="sent">Out of stocks have become prevalent across retailers," said <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span>, an analyst at JP Morgan Kellogg is also being hurt by <span class="company">Wal Mart</span>'s decision to present a cleaner look at its stores by reducing the number of product displays in certain areas that are highly frequented by customers</span> "The net effect is you open up the customer space, you improve the shopping experience, you provide access and visibility to departments in the store," explained Bill Simon, <span class="company">Wal Mart</span>'s chief operating officer, at a recent analysts' presentation Tweet this 

In recent months, disruptions in production at two large plants led to a shortage of the company's popular Eggo frozen waffles Kellogg had to shut down a plant in Atlanta for an undisclosed period after a massive September storm led to flooding, and other production lines in Tennessee were also closed for repairs The company expects to resolve those issues by mid 2010 "[It's] proven disruptive to its supply chain Out of stocks have become prevalent across retailers," said Terry Bivens, an analyst at JP Morgan 
Share:  In recent months, disruptions in production at two large plants led to a shortage of the company's popular Eggo frozen waffles <span class="company">Kellogg</span> had to shut down a plant in Atlanta for an undisclosed period after a massive September storm led to flooding, and other production lines in Tennessee were also closed for repairs The company expects to resolve those issues by mid 2010<span class="sent"> "[It's] proven disruptive to its supply chain Out of stocks have become prevalent across retailers," said <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span>, an analyst at JP Morgan</span> Tweet this 

Shares of the company rose nearly 1 percent as General Mills managed to beat Wall Street profit expectations even after raising its advertising spending by 37 percent. "While a beat and (a forecast) raise may have been expected, we're impressed by the solid organic top line and sharp increase in the investment for future growth," JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said in a note to clients General Mills, like most food companies, has benefited from cost cutting and easing commodities costs, while its sales have been boosted as consumers eat more meals at home to save money The maker of Cheerios cereal, Progresso soup and Yoplait yogurt said profit rose to $5655 million, or $166 a share, in the fiscal second quarter ended , from $3782 million, or $109 a share, a year earlier 
Share:  Shares of the company rose nearly 1 percent as <span class="company">General Mills</span> managed to beat Wall Street profit expectations even after raising its advertising spending by 37 percent. <span class="sent"> "While a beat and (a forecast) raise may have been expected, we're impressed by the solid organic top line and sharp increase in the investment for future growth," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a note to clients</span> <span class="company">General Mills</span>, like most food companies, has benefited from cost cutting and easing commodities costs, while its sales have been boosted as consumers eat more meals at home to save money The maker of Cheerios cereal, Progresso soup and Yoplait yogurt said profit rose to $5655 million, or $166 a share, in the fiscal second quarter ended , from $3782 million, or $109 a share, a year earlier...<span class="sent">"While a beat and (a forecast) raise may have been expected, we're impressed by the solid organic top line and sharp increase in the investment for future growth," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a note to clients</span> <span class="company">General Mills</span>, like most food companies, has benefited from cost cutting and easing commodities costs, while its sales have been boosted as consumers eat more meals at home to save money The maker of Cheerios cereal, Progresso soup and Yoplait yogurt said profit rose to $5655 million, or $166 a share, in the fiscal second quarter Tweet this