Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG), Inc. is a leading North American packaged foods company that manufactures, markets and distributes a broad array of branded and private-label food products. The company serves retail grocery, club, dollar and convenience stores as well as foodservice operators across the United States, Canada and select international markets. Its core operating segments encompass Frozen & Refrigerated, Shelf-Stable Foods and International, reflecting a diversified portfolio designed to meet consumer demand for convenience, flavor and innovation.
Conagra’s brand lineup includes well-recognized names across multiple categories. In the frozen meals and snacks space, the company is known for Healthy Choice, Marie Callender’s and Banquet. Its shelf-stable offerings feature condiments and sauces under the Hunt’s and Gulden’s banners, as well as snack items like Slim Jim meat sticks. On the refrigerated and refrigerated-shelf side, Reddi-wip toppings and SmartMade refrigerated meals further bolster its presence in quick-serve and at-home dining occasions.
Originally founded in 1919 as Nebraska Consolidated Mills, the company was renamed Conagra in 1971 and expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions such as Ralcorp in 2013 and Pinnacle Foods in 2018. A relocation of its corporate headquarters from Omaha, Nebraska, to Chicago in 2015 reflected the company’s evolving global ambition. Over the decades, Conagra has focused on streamlining operations, optimizing supply chains and investing in product innovation to maintain competitiveness in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Connolly, who took the helm in 2015, Conagra Brands has prioritized brand revitalization and health-and-wellness innovation, while maintaining cost discipline. The company operates manufacturing facilities and distribution centers throughout North America and has implemented sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives. These efforts underscore Conagra’s commitment to meeting consumer needs, supporting communities and driving long-term value.
