Darden’s four largest brands all generated positive same-restaurant sales for the quarter. 

Targeted promotional investments aimed at maintaining volume and market share momentum.

Costs associated with meat, eggs, cocoa and sugar are having an impact.
 

Refrigerated dough category had “disappointing start” to holiday baking season, CEO says.

Sales and volume for the potato processor declined due to continued foodservice struggles.

More promotional investment planned to ramp up volume and market share gains.

After years of capacity constraints, Smucker is preparing for a breakout performance from the brand.
 

Approximately 4.5 million egg-laying hens housed in facility.

US business has grown over past two years.

Third-quarter earnings decline, while identical sales bounce back.