date:Mar 24, 2014
increased over year-ago amounts due to favorable mix and efficiencies. Overall segment profits also reflect lower incentive compensation expense.
Private Brands
Private brand food items sold in domestic markets.
Sales for the Private Brands segment were $1.1 billion in the quarter, up more than $600 million over year-ago amounts. This increase reflects the acquisition of the Ralcorp businesses; sales from most of the former Ralcorp businesses are reported within this segment. Year-ago amount