Campbell Soup Company today announced a comprehensive plan to boost the performance of its condensed soup portfolio in the United States, a business that generated more than $1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2009. Campbell plans to enhance more than 60 percent of its condensed line with product improvements, further sodium reduction, more contemporary packaging, improved shelving systems and new marketing aimed at the simple meals category. These upcoming plans for condensed soup build on Campbell's substantial investments in its entire U.S. Soup business over the last several years, designed to improve the quality, convenience, variety and wellness profile across its portfolio. As a result of these investments, Campbell has increased net sales of U.S. soup every year since 2003.
Campbell reiterated its full-year guidance for adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) growth of 6 to 7 percent and adjusted net earnings per share growth of 9 to 11 percent from the fiscal 2009 adjusted base of $2.21. The company revised its fiscal 2010 guidance for sales growth to 2.5 to 3.5 percent from the prior range of 4 to 5 percent.
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by Rich Pike
Campbell's announced the launch of three Pace® specialty salsas in foodservice. The new varieties include:
* Tequila Lime Salsa, featuring real tequila from blue agave;
* Pico de Gallo, made with fresh jalapeños and onions, and
* Salsa Verde, featuring hand-picked jalapeños and tomatillos.
According to Campbell's press release, salsa is America's favorite condiment. Americans consume nearly 170 million pounds of Pace salsa each year, and one quarter of U.S. households have a bottle of Pace salsa in their homes. Now consumers can enjoy their favorite retail varieties of Pace specialty salsas in delectable dishes and dips in their favorite restaurants.
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by Rich Pike
Campbell Soup said Monday it earned $304 million, or 87 cents a share, in the fiscal first quarter that ended November 1, up from $260 million, or 70 cents a share, a year earlier. Sales fell 2.1 percent to $2.2 billion from a year ago.
Analysts had projected 81 cents per share and company's CEO said U.S. soup sales were improving and had risen 10 percent in October
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by Larry Etter
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