New Products, Partnerships and Old Hat - Research Report on General Mills, Kellogg's, McCormick, ConAgra and Diamond Foods

NEW YORK, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports highlighting General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS), Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) and Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

General Mills, Inc. Research Report

America's first name in breakfast - General Mills - has come up with new, innovative products that are to be launched this fiscal 2013. With fiber and protein continuing to be on trend, General Mills continues to see growth in the better-for-you-snacking category, as it launched various snacking options like Fiber One Protein bars, Green Giant Veggie Chips, Yoplait Greek 100 in Lemon and LARABAR Cappuccino to name a few. The company is also testing out a dairy-based breakfast shake called "BFast". This contains whole grains and has the nutritional value of a bowl of cereal and milk, fiber, proteins, and vitamins. Guaranty, a leading provider of financial guaranty insurance recently announced its plan to launch a new The Full Research Report on General Mills, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/5ea3_GIS]

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Kellogg Company Research Report

For the fifth time, the Kellogg Company has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of this year's "World's Most Ethical Companies". The Kellogg Company culture, shaped by K values-six attributes that help define and guide the way the business operates and unites employees at every level and region of the organization, helping them to connect to the company's heritage. "A strong culture of ethics and corporate responsibility is part of our heritage, instilled more than a century ago by our founder, W.K. Kellogg," said John Bryant, President  & CEO of Kellogg Company. "Today, that legacy continues through our employees' commitment to integrity and trust as they work to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter." The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The Full Research Report on Kellogg Company- including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/f3a1_K]

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated Research Report

McCormick & Company welcomes the promotion of Chuck Langmead as President, Global Industrial, McCormick & Company. This new post will help the company drive sales growth by aligning its customer intimacy efforts and driving its strategy consistently across McCormick's industrial businesses across the globe. Randy Carper will also be joining Mr. Langmead as President, U.S. Industrial Group. "These new assignments will help align McCormick to strengthen global customer intimacy," said Alan Wilson, McCormick Chairman, President and CEO. "Chuck and Randy's efforts will help drive our long-term objectives to grow our business globally and continue our success in developing great flavors with our global strategic customers. The Full Research Report on McCormick & Company, Incorporated - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/0db3_MKC]

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ConAgra Foods, Inc. Research Report

A joint venture between ConAgra, Cargill and CHS will result into a new company, Ardent Mills. This venture will join the operations of ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling to create a premier four milling company. This will likewise connect the strengths and capabilities of ConAgra Food, Cargill and CHS to benefit bakery and food company customers with innovative flour and grain products, services and solutions. Suppliers, including the many farmers and cooperatives that currently provide wheat to the milling operations of ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling, are expected to benefit from the additional sourcing opportunities provided by Ardent Mills' asset base, as well as from more opportunities to make value-adding connections to consumers. The Full Research Report on ConAgra Foods, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/7161_CAG]

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Diamond Foods, Inc. Research Report

Diamond's Q2 fiscal 2013 are in with snack segment net sales up at 7.2% and gross profit at $50.6 million. "Our second quarter results reflect continued progress against our key initiatives, which are aimed at driving margin expansion and a more sustainable topline growth profile over time," said Diamond's Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Driscoll. The company's snack sales went up 7.2%, to $105.4 million driven by an increase in net price realization or a 2% volume increase. Snacks gross profit was $34.8 million, or 33.0 percent of net sales, for the second quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $28.4 million, or 28.9 percent of net sales, for the same quarter in the prior year. Improvement in Snacks gross profit as a percentage of net sales reflects an increase in net price realization. Diamond plans to seek further improvements by reducing its reliance on discounting and is eliminating underperforming products. The Full Research Report on Diamond Foods, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/3db0_DMND]

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