date:Mar 12, 2013
n, an increase of 1.8% from net sales of $492.3 million in the prior year period. The increase in Consumer Products net sales was driven by planned lower trade spending. Unit volume declines, mainly in vegetable and produce, partially offset the increase.
Consumer Products operating income declined 20.8% from $40.8 million in the prior year period to $32.3 million in the third quarter fiscal 2013. The decline was primarily driven by higher marketing investment and unfavorable mix. This was part