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The Motley Fool September 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	General Mills Generally Boring Since this big food company offers only middling performance, growth, and dividends, investors should wait for the right price.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Kellogg: They're Grrrr... Eh, They're OK Sluggish operating performance and guidance make this stock a little soggy.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Smucker Create a More Positive Spread? Earning less than its cost of capital is not a recipe for long-term success. Investors, with other options out there that are both cheaper and better, there's no need to get excited here.
The Motley Fool August 24, 2009 Mike Pienciak	Ready for a Lip-Smacking Quarter? J.M. Smucker's quarterly results crushed rivals. Can the company keep it up?
The Motley Fool February 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Smucker Grows, But at What Price? Given the company's low (and declining) return on equity, additional acquisitions may give the illusion of prosperity but won't necessarily add shareholder value.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2011 Navjot Kaur	This Manufacturer Gets Smacked by Inflation and Infection J.M. Smucker posts a disappointing second quarter.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	General Mills: Consistency Can Pay Off The processed food company isn't going to blow the doors off with growth, but steady cash creation can still mean real value.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 Stephen Ellis	Smucker's Lip-Smacking Quarter The jam-and-jelly giant delivers sweet results for investors.
The Motley Fool December 23, 2009 Mike Pienciak	A Stock the Market's Left Behind ConAgra is proving its mettle as a consumer-staples stalwart.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Kellogg and the Myth of Safe Stocks As Kellogg reported earnings today, now is a good time to attack the "safe stock" myth. Don't overestimate the stability of food stocks.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Unilever: Slow Progress Is Still Progress Unilever isn't breaking any speed records with its turnaround, but this is a case where slow and steady win the race. The stock is doing just fine.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	General Mills: A Bargain in the Grocery Aisle? General Mills is in good health and slightly undervalued, but it's not the best value in the food industry.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Campbell's May Be a Hearty Idea Though it's still not a scintillating name, Campbell seems to be doing better all the same. Still, the promise and value of the company must be carefully evaluated against notable drawbacks. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 20, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	A Caffeine Boost for Smucker? J.M. Smucker announces the largest acquisition in its history. It will acquire the Folgers coffee business from Procter & Gamble.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Unilever Munches on Cheesy Profits Steady growth and sale proceeds drive a solid first quarter for the consumer products company.
The Motley Fool March 16, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	ConAgra Swallows Hard An ugly next few years could lead to a brighter future. Investors, if you want to take a chance on this turnaround today -- good luck.
The Motley Fool March 26, 2010 Mike Pienciak	From Underdog to Alpha Dog Packaged-foods producer ConAgra finally gets respect.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2011 Jordan DiPietro	Should You Retire With J.M. Smucker? J.M. Smucker has a beta of 0.6, which is pretty low. Generally speaking, I like to see a beta below 1.2 for retirees. In this case, J.M. Smucker fits the bill.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2008 Jason Ramage	McCormick Spices Things Up McCormick reported a recipe for spicier growth. Price increases, cost savings from a restructuring plan, and foreign currency benefits helped the household brand report higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
The Motley Fool September 19, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	General Mills Has Some Trix Up Its Sleeve The cereal maker's latest quarterly results were much like the products the company makes: solid and dependable, and containing nothing that will upset your stomach.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	ConAgra Leaves a Bad Taste Results at this large food company were anemic any way you slice them. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Smucker Spreads It On Thick The mixed results in its latest earnings report may get lost in the wording. So, without the sugar coating, Smucker was making less per dollar, but higher revenues created record income.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2004 Seth Jayson	Kellogg: Healthy but Plain Kellogg's results look good, but shares are selling for full price.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2006 Seth Jayson	P&G Gets Nicked Procter & Gamble shares dropped 2.5% after the firm released EPS guidance that didn't quite meet Wall Street's fancy. Investors, too bad the blip's not bigger.
The Motley Fool August 3, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Unilever Needs to Do Better Turnarounds require patience, but Unilever shouldn't press its luck. Though it is easy to see why Unilever would be appealing to value-oriented investors, and that sizable dividend doesn't hurt.
The Motley Fool March 19, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Snacking on General Mills The company's snack-food business drives its third-quarter sales and profit gains.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Kellogg's Crunchy Numbers Kellogg looks positioned to deliver some substantial cash flow leverage in the years to come. Investors may want to learn more about this stock.
The Motley Fool February 13, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Smucker's Jammin'? The peanut butter-and-jelly provider reports a smooth third quarter.
The Motley Fool June 25, 2010 Mike Pienciak	Did ConAgra Leave Investors Hungry? Special items make for a difficult comparison, but the underlying business appears reasonably solid.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2009 Mike Pienciak	Poppin' Great Performance! The third quarter results of Kellogg, maker of Pop-Tarts, Special K, and Kashi brand products demands investor attention.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2009 Mike Pienciak	ConAgra's Winning the Food Fight Trading at depressed levels, ConAgra could be a bargain if future growth holds up.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Kraft Is Caught in a "Rundown" Cost pressures drain the food company's profits. Are higher prices the solution?
The Motley Fool May 1, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Kellogg's Q1 Not So Gr-r-reat The cereal giant's quarter wasn't as peppy as it seemed. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Steady Performance at Kellogg While an extra week in the year-ago period makes the comparisons worse, Kellogg is still doing well. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	General Mills' Good Grain The packaged foods giant posts a 19% increase in Q2 earnings.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2008 Colleen Paulson	A Flake of Comfort From General Mills General Mills has consistently increased its prices to keep up with rising input costs, and since demand hasn't faltered yet, the company will probably keep doing so.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 W.D. Crotty	When 4% Is Not a Good Yield ConAgra's tax error makes a big dent in last year's income and leads to disappointing preliminary quarter results.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Constellation's Growth Going Flat? Organic growth in wine and spirits fizzled a bit, but cash flow continues to pour in. Though it doesn't look like a value at this price, it's certainly one to keep watching.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Brian Gorman	Kellogg's Hearty Results Kellogg is performing well, but the stock is already fairly pricey.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Peter Pan Picks Up J.M. Smucker General peanut butter woes helped boost Smucker's recent results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2009 Mike Pienciak	Kraft: Dig In or Move On? Despite signs of improving business, the Cadbury acquisition remains a question.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Church & Dwight Hammers It Home The company's baking soda story is a familiar one -- but investors don't mind hearing it.
The Motley Fool June 29, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Breakfast of Runners-Up General Mills reports so-so fourth-quarter results. For investors, the underlying trends were mixed, with some signs of encouragement.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	ConAgra: Not a Healthy Choice The food conglomerate's quarterly earnings are filled with charges, acquisitions, and divestitures that make it difficult to compare results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Matthew Crews	General Mills Grinds Higher The packaged-food conglomerate increases its outlook for the second half of the fiscal year. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 26, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: General Mills Still in Charge Cereal maker General Mills will grind out fourth-quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, June 28. Let's see if there are any lucky charms to be found in the forecasts.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Nothing Flaky at Kellogg Kellogg is a great staple, but investors should wait for a sale before jumping in.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Pros and Cons of ConAgra Third-quarter results highlight both pitfalls and potential. Investors may want to wait and see if management really can turn this business around before diving in.