Net income climbs 20% in first quarter.

Share price surges as volume trends improve.

Executives expect price break in second half of 2024.

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The company also continues to reduce its manufacturing footprint.

Financial terms of transaction were not disclosed.

Company exploring $2 billion-plus sale that would include Yoplait brand.

Company eliminates one production shift.

All production would take place in Latvian city of Ogre.

Malterie Frontenac has experience in brewing, baking markets.