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51-589: Conagra Brands, Inc. (formerly ConAgra Foods ) is an American consumer packaged goods holding company headquartered in Chicago , Illinois . Conagra makes and sells products under various brand names that are available in supermarkets, restaurants, and food service establishments. Based on its 2021 revenue, the company ranked 331st on the 2022 Fortune 500 . Conagra was founded in September 1919 as Nebraska Consolidated Mills (NCM) by Alva Kinney. The company

102-400: A class action suit in 1995 levied against ConAgra, Hormel Foods , and Delta Pride Catfish for conspiring with other companies to fix the price of catfish . Two years later, ConAgra pleaded guilty in a federal case to spraying water on grain in its Peavey unit, fraudulently increasing the grain's weight to boost profits, and bribing federal officials. The company was charged $ 8.3 million for

153-465: A California Superior Court found that ConAgra and its co-defendants were liable in creating a public nuisance due to lead-based paint the companies sold. Ten local governments in California filed the suit and the court ordered Conagra, NL Industries and Sherwin-Williams to pay $ 1.15 billion to remove or abate the lead in homes located in those cities and counties. ConAgra was named a defendant in

204-512: A canyon-like feeling and leading to the area becoming called "Jobber's Canyon". The brick-surfaced South Ninth Street was an important streetscape in the city, with brick and cobblestone streets, railroad spur lines, loading docks, and dock canopies all contributing to the character of Jobbers Canyon. The area included the Kingman Implement Company building, also called the U.S. Tire building, located at 923 Farnam Street. It

255-444: A high inventory turnover and are contrasted with specialty items, which have lower sales and higher carrying charges. Many retailers carry only FMCGs, particularly hypermarkets , big box stores , and warehouse club stores. Small convenience stores also stock fast-moving goods; the limited shelf space is filled with higher-turnover items. The following are the main characteristics of FMCGs: Between 2009 and 2023, shelf space in

306-713: A major manufacturer of windmills and farm implements. Architects Fisher & Lawrie designed another six-story red brick warehouse structure in 1900 for the Lee-Glass-Andreesen Hardware Company, which originated in 1880 as Lee, Fried & Co. They were wholesalers of hardware, cutlery and tinware. The eight-story Creighton Block was built for John A. Creighton to house the Byrne and Hammer Dry Goods Company. The most ornate building in Jobbers Canyon, this Renaissance Revival-style structure

357-477: A popcorn consumer. The next day ConAgra Foods announced that it would soon remove diacetyl from its Jiffy Pop and Orville Redenbacher's popcorn products. In October 2007, Conagra asked stores to pull the Banquet and generic brand chicken and turkey pot pies due to 152 cases of Salmonella poisoning in 31 states being linked to the consumption of Conagra pot pies, with 20 people hospitalized. At that time, both

408-675: The Child Hunger Ends Here campaign in 2013 that would donate up to 3 million meals equivalent to Feeding America by donating one meal for each code submitted to the campaign's website by consumers. Conagra recalled 19 million pounds of ground beef in July 2002 with E. coli bacterial contamination. It was the second-largest recall up to that time. That meat was linked to the illnesses of 19 people in six Western and Midwestern states. In February 2007, Conagra recalled jars of Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter with

459-552: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The charges involved a July 1999 Teamsters strike at a Gilroy Foods plant in King City, California , then owned by Basic Vegetable Products LP but later purchased by ConAgra. In August 2001, the company and union negotiated an end to the two-year strike with a new contract, but the recall of workers excluded some workers who were on leave at

510-595: The Kellogg Company and the Campbell Soup Company , which produces frozen Swanson and LeMenu products in Omaha. Exercising its influence, industry giant ConAgra transformed the skyline by demolishing Jobber's Canyon in 1989. Its world headquarters sat on 30 acres (120,000 m ) of the former historic district for the next 26 years. At the time Charles M. Harper , chief executive of ConAgra,

561-904: The National Trust for Historic Preservation as an intervening plaintiff, sued the Interstate Commerce Commission , the National Park Service and the Army Corps of Engineers in order to stop the demolition. The lawsuit alleged that the federal agencies failed to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act . The trial began in May 1988, and

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612-534: The National Trust for Historic Preservation said, "The warehouse district, to the best of my knowledge, is certainly one of the Middle West's or the nation's finest collection of this sort of buildings." All of Omaha's largest and most notable wholesale and mercantile businesses built massive warehouse structures in the area by the early 20th century. Six- and seven-story red brick buildings filled with jobbing houses towered over red brick streets, creating

663-598: The Union Pacific and Credit Foncier of America in Omaha, the city quickly turned into a transportation hub. Fruit and vegetable wholesalers, meatpackers , and all sorts of supply people created a range of businesses, building almost 24 densely congested buildings in a seven-block by three-block area in downtown Omaha. At its peak, Jobbers Canyon had more than 1,700,000 square feet (160,000 m ) of office, warehouse, industrial and shipping space. Speaking in 1987 about Jobber's Canyon, J. Jackson Walter, president of

714-447: The district court immediately denied plaintiffs' request to stop demolition. The district court later ruled in favor of defendants on the merits, with a court of appeals affirming the district court decision in a brief opinion. The court of appeal granted a partial stay of demolition during the appeals at a time when five buildings remained standing in the district. The injunction was later dissolved, and ultimately, all 24 buildings in

765-453: The 1990s, including Marie Callender's frozen product line in 1994 and GoodMark Foods in 1998. Also in 1998, ConAgra acquired several brands from RJR Nabisco , including Egg Beaters and Nabisco's table spread unit, which included margarines under the Parkay and Blue Bonnet brands. ConAgra rebranded as ConAgra Foods in 2000. The first half of the ensuing decade was marked by the sale of

816-537: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state public health departments involved a large cluster of illnesses caused by Salmonella that identified these products" and stated that, "Nationally, at least 211 individuals from 35 states have become ill." From January 1 through December 31, 2007, the CDC identified a total of 401 cases in 41 states. Fast-moving consumer goods Fast-moving consumer goods have

867-546: The Indian economy and generate employment for more than three million people in downstream activities. The retail market for FMCGs includes businesses in the following International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) (Revision 3) categories: Supplier industries for FMCGs include: Jobbers Canyon Historic District Jobbers Canyon Historic District was a large industrial and warehouse area comprising 24 buildings located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska , US. It

918-854: The National Register-listed historic district were demolished, and the adjacent corporate campus was completed in 1992. Two historic districts listed on the National Register currently border the former Jobbers Canyon site. They include the Old Market Historic District , which was listed in 1979; and the Omaha Rail and Commerce Historic District , which was listed in 1996. The Union Station , Burlington Train Station and Bemis Bag Company Building are all nearby buildings that have been included on

969-675: The Register individually, reflecting the area's significance. The National Park Service officially delisted the non-existent Jobbers Canyon Historic District in 2002. In 2005 a restaurant called "Jobber's Canyon" opened in the Old Market, but later closed. Some critics charge that Omaha's dual losses of Jobbers Canyon and the Union Stockyards represent a blatant disregard for the city's working-class history. In 2015, ConAgra moved its headquarters to Chicago and cut 1,500 of

1020-655: The U.S. supercenters and supermarkets decreased by 5 and 3.3 percent, respectively. This reduction has intensified competition for shelf space among brands, as the number of products available has increased. Retailers often charge slotting fees to brands for product placement. While some well-established brands may avoid these fees, the average cost can range from $ 100 per item per store to significantly higher amounts. Well-known CPG manufacturing companies include: Consumers in rural areas typically purchase goods from nearby towns and villages. A recent shift in consumer purchase behavior toward purchasing locally has prompted

1071-516: The USDA and Conagra decided in favor of a consumer advisory and against a recall. ConAgra said the issue stemmed from pies not being cooked thoroughly in older microwaves, and that the package's heating instructions would be changed to reflect different microwaves. However, the plant in Marshall , Missouri , where the pot pies were manufactured closed on October 11 as well. By October 12, a full recall

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1122-524: The United States and employed approximately 18,600 people. It had net sales of $ 12.27 billion in fiscal year 2023 . The company is a member of the Fortune 500 . It is led by president and chief executive officer Sean M. Connolly. The nonprofit ConAgra Foods Foundation has pledged a five-year commitment of $ 10 million to Feeding America to fight child hunger. Additionally, ConAgra Foods founded

1173-441: The United States. In 1906, architect Charles Cleves designed a six-story building for the U.S. Supply Company, which distributed of wholesale steam, water and plumbing supplies. The Dempster Building was a five-story Renaissance Revival-style warehouse designed by Omaha architect John Latenser, Sr. in 1902. The Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company started as a small retail pump and windmill shop in 1880 and eventually grew to become

1224-553: The brand from Procter & Gamble in 1997. NCM changed its name to ConAgra in 1971. The name is a combination of the Latin words con ("with") and agrī ("soil" or "earth"). It went public and began trading on the NYSE two years later. Losses suffered in 1974 from bad investments and commodities speculation had the company facing bankruptcy. ConAgra hired Pillsbury executive C. Michael Harper to be its chief operating officer in

1275-622: The case. It also settled a civil suit with farmers in Indiana for $ 2 million. During this period, ConAgra was also criticized for some of its business practices, including the demolition of the Jobbers Canyon Historic District to build the company's new headquarters, the company's use of pesticides, sanitary and labor practices in its meat processing divisions and the pricing of consumer goods. In 1987, Harper threatened to move ConAgra's headquarters out of Omaha unless

1326-575: The city approved the demolition of Jobbers Canyon, a warehouse district located along the Missouri River . The district had been declared a historical site and its demolition was opposed by historical preservation groups, but the city ultimately capitulated, razing the district in 1989. As of 1994, it was the largest destruction of a historic site in the United States. By 1992, ConAgra's annual sales had topped $ 21 billion. The company continued to make acquisitions and launch product lines throughout

1377-495: The company created the Healthy Choice label, to market a line of frozen dinners. By the mid-1980s, ConAgra was vertically integrated across the food supply chain, selling fertilizer, tires and clothing; with companies for animal and crop harvesting, and for exporting and trading. ConAgra was found guilty of tampering with scales when measuring the weight of incoming birds from Alabama chicken farmers in 1989 and settled

1428-538: The company's fresh and refrigerated meat units, beginning with the sale of its majority stake in Swift & Company to Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst and Booth Creek Management in 2002. The Swift sale ended ConAgra's involvement in the fresh beef and pork industries. The same year, ConAgra joined a coalition of food producers and trade associations, including PepsiCo , General Mills , and CropLife International to defeat Oregon Ballot Measure 27 , which would have required

1479-544: The contaminated ConAgra pot pies, with 33 people hospitalized. Public interest groups criticized Conagra for the delay in issuing the recall, a decision which Conagra defended by saying the recall was a precaution. At the time of the recall, the USDA had still not identified the source of the Salmonella contamination. On October 17, the Colorado Department of Public Health reported that "An investigation by

1530-473: The establishment of national labeling standards for genetically modified foods. In 2014, ConAgra acquired TaiMei Potato Industry Limited, an Inner Mongolian potato processor. ConAgra sold Ralcorp to TreeHouse Foods for $ 2.7 billion in 2015 and purchased Blake's All Natural Foods the same year. ConAgra spun off Lamb Weston into an independent company in 2016. During the 2000s and 2010s, ConAgra faced scrutiny for its environmental practices. On January 7, 2014,

1581-581: The establishment of the Duncan Hines brand of cake mixes in 1951 as a way to market more flour. It sold its Duncan Hines assets to Procter & Gamble in 1956. In 1957, NCM built its first mill outside the continental United States, constructing a plant in Puerto Rico . Conagra Brands would reacquire the Duncan Hines brand in 2018 through its acquisition of Pinnacle Foods , which had bought

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1632-460: The fall of 1974 and tasked him with stabilizing the company. Harper began selling what he deemed to be unnecessary buildings and plots of land owned by the company, as well as entire divisions that did not align with ConAgra's new direction as a company that primarily dealt with basic food items. By 1976, now chief executive officer Harper, sold 25 assets and reduced the company debt by $ 35 million. In 1981, ConAgra's gross sales topped $ 1 billion for

1683-424: The first time and Harper was named Chairman. ConAgra acquired approximately 200 companies over a 20-year period, including Banquet Foods in 1980, Peavey in 1982, Armour and Company in 1983, Monfort in 1987, Lamb Weston in 1988, and Beatrice Foods in 1990. The acquisitions of Monfort and Beatrice made ConAgra the world's largest meatpacker and second-largest food processor , respectively. During this time,

1734-657: The labeling of genetically modified food in the state. In July 2004, six people were killed in a shooting inside the ConAgra Foods plant in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2006, the company sold its refrigerated meats divisions, including the Butterball , Eckrich , and Armour brands, to Smithfield Foods for $ 575 million. The same year, the company closed its Hunt-Wesson operations in Irvine, California , and split

1785-653: The late 19th century and early 20th century. As the "Gateway to the West" serving several historic trails the Canyon housed several warehouses, grocers, and other dry goods outfitters for merchants throughout the Old West , particularly those along the Great Platte River Road . Railroad entrepreneurs, land speculators, and merchants built Jobbers Canyon from the 1870s onward. After George Francis Train landed

1836-410: The need for better local promotional efforts to generate brand awareness in small towns. FMCGs play a large part in the economy, as they are inelastic products that touch every part of consumer life. Businesses that supply FMCGs to rural communities can help provide employment opportunities and reduce the cost of such products in those rural areas. For instance, FMCGs represent the fourth-largest sector in

1887-526: The outbreak so the government could supply Victim Impact Statements for inclusion in the pre-sentence report. On September 4, 2007, the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association recommended reduction of diacetyl in butter-like flavorings, such as those used in popcorn, due to cases of the potentially fatal disease bronchiolitis obliterans or "Popcorn Workers's Lung" appearing among plant workers exposed to diacetyl fumes, as well as in one case that involved

1938-441: The outbreak. Since Peter Pan (but not Great Value) is only made at one plant, the recall included all Peter Pan jars sold in the U.S. between May 2006 and February 2007. In May 2015, the company agreed to plead guilty to releasing products tainted with Salmonella into interstate commerce. Sentencing was delayed by U.S. District Court Judge Willie Louis Sands , who ordered nationwide newspaper advertisements searching for victims of

1989-473: The product code "2111" on the lid, because they were linked to a Salmonella outbreak. Ultimately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) documented more than 628 individuals who were stricken with Salmonella poisoning in 47 states that could be traced back to Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter. Of those, 20% were hospitalized, according to the CDC, which reported no deaths associated with

2040-548: The suit as it had assumed the liabilities of W.P. Fuller & Co. following a series of mergers; after multiple appeals, the company reached a settlement amount of $ 305 million in 2019. ConAgra also drew attention for its labor and health practices. A company plant in Colorado had been cited numerous times from 1999 to 2002 for violating worker safety. In May 2003, ConAgra and its subsidiary Gilroy Foods agreed to pay $ 1.5 million to settle charges of hiring discrimination brought by

2091-657: The time of the purchase including those out due to work injury or pregnancy. Others were denied jobs due to a history of previous injury or illness, despite their having no restrictions on returning to work, according to the EEOC. Also according to the EEOC, most of the 39 workers who were excluded from the recall process had been working at the plant for "10 to 20 years, some even longer," and were primarily Hispanic and female. In 2016, ConAgra cut 1,500 jobs, moved its headquarters to Chicago , Illinois , and rebranded as "Conagra Brands". On September 22, 2017, Conagra announced that it

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2142-694: The transaction was completed on January 25, 2021. In February 2022, ConAgra paid $ 18 million to settle a class action from over 8,000 food-processing workers in California who argued that the company had violated California wage law. Conagra produces a wide array of food products including cooking oil , frozen dinners , hot cocoa , hot dogs and peanut butter . Major brands include Act II , Hunt's , Healthy Choice , Marie Callender's , Udi's Gluten-Free , Orville Redenbacher's , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , Egg Beaters , Pam , Angie's Boom Chicka Pop , Hebrew National , Chef Boyardee , and Bertolli ready meals. As of 2023, Conagra had 38 manufacturing facilities in

2193-450: The unit between Omaha and Naperville, Illinois . In 2008, ConAgra purchased Watts Brothers Farms from Don Watts and purchased Ralcorp in 2012. Also in 2012, the company joined with PepsiCo, Nestlé and other food firms to defeat Proposition 37 , a California ballot measure which would have mandated the labeling of genetically modified foods. The following year, Conagra joined with Walmart and approximately 20 other companies to seek

2244-559: Was a conglomerate of four grain milling companies headquartered in Grand Island , Nebraska . The company moved its headquarters to Omaha, Nebraska , in 1922 following the purchase of Updike Mill. That year, NCM posted a profit of $ 175,000, its first profit since its founding. In 1941, the company opened a mill in Decatur , Alabama . It was NCM's first plant outside of Nebraska. After researching new uses for its flour, NCM funded

2295-476: Was acquiring Angie's Artisan Treats , maker of Angie's Boomchickapop popcorn. The company announced the acquisition was completed on October 23, 2017. On June 27, 2018, Conagra Brands announced the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods for $ 8.1 billion. The acquisition closed on October 26, 2018. On December 8, 2020, Conagra announced that it was selling the Peter Pan brand to Post Holdings . The company announced

2346-450: Was announced, affecting all varieties of frozen pot pies sold under the brands Banquet, Albertson's , Food Lion , Great Value, Hill Country Fare , Kirkwood , Kroger , Meijer , and Western Family . The recalled pot pies included all varieties in 7-oz. single-serving packages bearing the number P-9 or "Est. 1059" printed on the side of the package. By October 14, 174 cases of Salmonella poisoning in 32 states were linked to consumption of

2397-421: Was asked about the district, and responded saying it was "some big, ugly red brick buildings". ConAgra's campus created almost 300,000 square feet (30,000 m ) of office space. Critics charged that the city was being "held hostage" by ConAgra, and that the city should not have to choose between its corporations and its historical legacies. At the time Omaha's then-planning director, Marty Shukert, said it

2448-412: Was built in 1900 as a six-story brick Renaissance Revival style structure. Kingman was a wholesale distributor of farm implements and vehicles. The Fairbanks, Morse and Company building at 923 Farnam Street was six stories tall. It was designed in 1907 by Omaha architects Fisher and Lawrie . In 1907 Fairbanks, Morse and Company was the largest manufacturer of gasoline, kerosene, and crude oil engines in

2499-474: Was designed by architect Charles Cleves. Today the Greenhouse Apartments at 900 Farnam Street are the only building left from the original Jobbers Canyon. The Nash Block at 902 Farnam Street was designed by Thomas R. Kimball and built in 1907. Agriculture -related industries have always been important to Omaha's workforce. In addition to the meat industry , major employers have included

2550-414: Was more important to keep the city's downtown core healthy than to keep the historic district. "This development may not be a large thing to a city with multiple corporate headquarters and a large development industry," he said. "In a relatively small community like this, the effects of a growing, national corporation echo throughout the economy." People for Responsible Omaha Urban Development (PROUD), with

2601-480: Was roughly bound by Farnam Street on the north, South Eighth Street on the east, Jackson Street on the south, and South Tenth Street on the west. In 1989, all 24 buildings in Jobbers Canyon were demolished, representing the largest National Register historic district loss to date. The development of Jobber's Canyon mirrored Omaha's emergence as a central hub in the United States transportation system of

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