ConAgra was founded in 1919 by Frank Little and Alva Kinney as Nebraska Consolidated Mills (NCM). The company began in Grand Island, Nebraska but moved to Omaha in 1922.
In 1951, the company established their Duncan Hines brand cake mix. In 1956, Duncan Hines was sold to Proctor & Gamble.
In 1971, the business name was changed to ConAgra. The company nearly went bankrupt in the early 1970s.
In 1974, Mike Harper took over as CEO.
In 1980, the company acquired Banquet Foods. The company expanded quickly into the frozen foods business by purchasing RJR Nabisco and Beatrice Foods.
In 2013, Ralcorp was acquired.
Today, ConAgra is one of the largest packaged food companies in the US. They own 100s of brands including Chef Boyardee, La Choy, Hunts, Rotel, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Swiss Miss, Marie Callendar’s, Bertolli and many more.
ConAgra FoodsConAgra was founded in 1919 by Frank Little and Alva Kinney as Nebraska Consolidated Mills (NCM). The company began in Grand Island, Nebraska but moved to Omaha in 1922.
In 1951, the company established their Duncan Hines brand cake mix. In 1956, Duncan Hines was sold to Proctor & Gamble.
In 1971, the business name was changed to ConAgra. The company nearly went bankrupt in the early 1970s.
History
In 1974, Mike Harper took over as CEO.
In 1980, the company acquired Banquet Foods. The company expanded quickly into the frozen foods business by purchasing RJR Nabisco and Beatrice Foods.
In 2013, Ralcorp was acquired.
Today, ConAgra is one of the largest packaged food companies in the US. They own 100s of brands including Chef Boyardee, La Choy, Hunts, Rotel, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Swiss Miss, Marie Callendar’s, Bertolli and many more.
The Hebrew National products especially the hot dogs have gone down hill! Way too salty and can’t find your jumbo franks anymore
This is an urgent message for EJ this is Mark don’t act like your surprised our that you don’t no me yea you and I me and you need to discuss a few matters of interest some personal and some business you can reach me at the above email our call 501607XXXX this is only a message phone as you can only tell the person your name number our anyway that you can be reached this is an urgent matter needing resolution a.s.a.p we all appreciate your corporation in these issues. Best regards
Don’t not put off these issues that would only make things worse for you sir.
Thank you. Have a good day.E.j
What the hell is this????
Im complaning cause i bought two boxs of ur banquet chickin in one box i got three pices other i got six i took pictures i paied9$ a box an dis satisfed abought how many pices i got an the box with only three were all breasts. Not asorted like the box says it wasnot. Worth nine dolars for three pices i feall u owe me conpasiton for the money i spent for ur produckt an sould either recive it in free chickn in three more pices like other bag what ever u deside is fair my adress is 49006 kalamazoo michigan thank u shawnfalls
Having trouble finding Banquet single serve apple & peach pies. Walmart said they no longer carry them & same with Save A Lot.
Bring back the LaChoy mini egrolls already. I think us loyal consumers have waited long enough for you to get your heads out of your butts.
I don’t know if the information would be helpful for your company but I have reason to believe that the tolsons and Magruder’s want to bankrupt you and maybe responsible for the name change to banquet foods to conagra. The tolsons maybe responsible for being involved in witchcraft maybe worth to the company looking into! I was notified today there was a town hall meeting on Wednesday the fifth of july! Thanks
Needing to talk to Corporate, the former employee, who knows how it feels, and the girl from Ohio, who invented the Popcorn Bowl. Also, known as, Beth Bushatz
Thank you,
Beth
How about putting the product/meal name on the end of the box. It would be nice to just read what’s in the box instead of pulling them out… find one I want then put all of them back in the freezer.
Thanks, Duke
trying to locate a store that carries your Swiss Miss classic butterscotch cups in York, PA
NONE I TRIED WALMART, GIANT AND WEISS MARKETS. DID YOU STOP MAKING IT
Hello I purchased two healthy choice meals (the grilled chicken marinara with paramesan – the code # is 72655 00101 and the pineapple chicken – code # is 72655 00115 from the Stop and Shop food store in Westbury, New York. I buy your products all of the time and do enjoy them. This time I have to say the pineapple chicken did not have pineapples in it just plenty of water chestnuts and the chicken marinara was lacking a lot of sauce. Very surprised because I have not had that happen before especially the pineapple chicken which I buy often. Wanted you to know and I only bought them this past week. Thanks for listening. Sincerely Deborah Francis
I purchased 3cans of VanChamps pork and beans at Walmart .the date on them are the same June 19 2018 they are terrible tried each can and they all tasted the same .just would like to know why they taste so bad .and hope they don’t make my husband and I sick from tasting them !!!
To Whom It May Concern, 02/13/2016
On Saturday, February 13th around 12:15 I went to my local Family Dollar to purchase some goods for my household. I went down the freezer aisle when I finished with all of my shopping and noticed some Banquet pot pies. I decided to pick up three Banquet Chicken Pot Pies and one Beef Pot Pie to serve as supper for our weekly family game night! I figured it would be something fast, easy, and delicious! After grabbing the four pot pies, I went to the checkout. We left and I drove about 7 miles, literally 9 minutes to my house. I always put the cold stuff up first because I do not like them being out of their temperature zone. Therefore I immediately put up the pot pies along with some other freezer foods right away! About 5:00pm, it was time to cook so I preheated the oven as stated on the box. I began pulling the pies out one by one and placing them on the cookie sheet. I started with chicken, the last pie to be opened and place on the cookie sheet was the beef. Upon opening of the box I got a whiff of this nasty, unpleasant odor. I looked inside the box and couldn’t tell what is was but it didn’t look right, so I pulled the pie out and I just about passed out. This box was completely sealed upon purchase, therefore there would be no tampering in the package. I immediately grabbed the box it was packaged in to check the expiration date and it read “Best If Used By March 08/2017”. I went and grabbed the chicken pie boxes out of trash can and they all three read “Best If Used By June 09/2017”.
When I pulled the rotten beef pie out of its container, it took all I had in me not to gag and lose it. The “pie” itself was completely sunken inward and there were no insides (veggies, cream, and beef) remaining. The inside of the package wasn’t messy either. I am not sure what happened to insides of the pot pit. It was completely covered in green fury mold, and it did have some black color to it as well. As far as the smell WOW!!! It was utterly disgusting. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to fix the other three, let alone eat them. I decided to go ahead only because the one rotten pie was a BEEF pot pit, the other three that looked completely fine, upon my inspection were CHICKEN. I boxed the rotten pie up, put a rubber band around the box so that it would stay in the position it was in when I purchased it and I placed it back in the freezer. When the chicken pies were done baking we ate them and they were delicious. This entire situation was a mess because I ended up having to fix myself something else for supper, which didn’t kill me but, now I have to contend with my Children and Husband possibly getting sick after they had eaten the chicken pit.
For reference, I have several photos with descriptions so you know exactly when I am writing to you about. I also took a photo of my Family Dollar receipt as proof for purchase. I can send them upon your request, as I am not able to send this through this site. I go online onto your site, getting ready to send this and I see the motto on the home page. “We know you count on our food every day, whether you are at home or on the go, and we’re committed to earning your trust in every way.” This is a sure fire way to not be able to get my trust in your company. It honestly makes me question if I would ever purchase a Banquet food every again. I am still left with the question if the “Best By” was still a valid date that far in advance, how did this happen? I have never in my life seen something molded like that upon buying it. I do hope your company takes this incident very serious. I spend my hard earned money to buy your food products thinking I am feeding my family healthy. Needless to say I was SHOCKED and GROSSED OUT today!!! That is uncalled for. I do know that the Family Dollar stored it properly, which was in the freezer section in their store. So, how can something like this even get out of the manufacture company? It is just sickening to be honest with you. I am just simply appalled really because I thought of Banquet to be a higher class than this.
Keri Leach Stonewall, LA., 71078/KeriLeach At aol.com
I purchased 6 boxes of Banquet frozen chicken… first time trying this. We are a family of 5 and the 1st box that I opened had exactly 3 pieces in it and a crumb of crust. One leg and one thigh and one breast. I had to open the second box that had 4 pieces in it… REALLY?? COMON guys you can do better than that. I am so disappointed in the amount in the boxes. I have not yet opened the other 4 boxes yet but I am very upset and I feel cheated out of my money I spent for these boxes. MAY I SUGGEST including 8 – 10 pieces in every box.. like Krogers do or a normal chicken place. they serve enough for a family… 2 breasts, two thighs, two wings, two legs… you know like so. I would be grateful if you would reimburse me with vouchers or REPLACEMENTS for the 6 boxes i paid for. This is ridiculous. I took a picture of the box and the cookie sheet with the frozen chicken pieces on it so I can show everyone on Facebook your product and why not to buy them in case I don’t get replacement boxes. I would be more than happy to email you the pics. I no longer have my receipt since i bout them last Thursday. I was not expecting this to happen. In hope you do the right thing and take note to my suggestion as to how to pack your chicken for the average family of 5.
I bought pans of your jiffy pop popcorn, tried to pop them on my stove top, they all only popped about 1/3 and burned. I am really disappointed as I am a big fan of jiffy pop from my childhood. The code number on each of the three pans is 2163 5260 01 1504, best by date is Apr.14 2016. Had jiffy pop plenty of times before and never had this issue once, let alone 3 times at once. There are very few things in this world as good as they used to be, and jiffy pop was one of those things, I don’t know if it’s just the ones with those particular numbers and date, but please rectify this. Thank you for your time.
Have tried unsuccessfully to reach ANYONE at your company. Bought parkay margarine yesterday, and came in the room while Mt daughter was cooking and found out that the package was filled with Blue Bonnet instead. May a literacy program would be in order. And will now Google EVERY product you sell and inform my friends in Facebook and coworkers that you could care less about the public.
I am a recent home owner, to a new neighborhood and went to my local supermarket a few months ago and found Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa for an absolute bargain, the price was so low I could not believe it. I bought 5 boxes and checked the expiration date on the first two and left it at that. I was down to the last box and made two cups yesterday for me and my 11 year old son. I took a gulp and it tasted terrible, in addition there were particles swimming around in my mouth. I thought maybe the milk was off and smelled it before pouring it out and seeing several brown little pieces. Upon further investigation, I opened the half a packet I did not use and saw nothing but maggots. I opened up a new packet and maggots were in there also. I immediately told my son don’t drink the cocoa, he said he licked some of his spoon, but did not drink anything from his cup. I felt so disgusted, but could not throw up. I went to see my doctor today 1/26/2015. The expiration date on that box was 12/2012.
I bite into to a piece of metal eating one of the cans of Chief boyardee. & contacted the Corparite office. They sent me too Sedjwick about three weeks ago & talk to a Sandra & have heard nothing from them after that I believe that they are not concerned about what has happen Or I would have heard from them by now!!!!!!!!!!!
How long do you want it to wait in moderation!!!!!!!!
Bring back your chicken and dumpling family dinner. I loved that and miss it
I would just like to know why all your chef boy ardee products do NOT have pull tops? The smaller cans have the pull tops. There are a lot of homeless people on the streets who enjoy your products to eat right out of the can because of no way to heat it up. However the larger cans need a can opener, an added expense that one might not be able to afford or carry around. Have plastic spoon will travel. It is always better to eat your product hot but sometimes it has to be eaten right out of the can cold, however good just the same. Please put the pull tops on the larger cans,the value in buying the smaller cans compared to a larger can on sale just don’t add up, it costs more to buy the smaller can in the long run. I’m talking all your products, beefaroni,ravioli, spaghettiooooos, etc., etc. Thank you for your time, consideration, and understanding in this matter. I have looked all over for some ravioli in a larger can with a pull top and I just can’t find it.
I bought a can of Reddi-Whip to top off a chocolate pudding pie for Easter dinner and when it was time for dessert I proceeded to top it off with the Reddi-Whip. It came out fine nice and fluffy, but a second later the top of the pie looked like I had put plain milk on it. Never had such an experience and needless to say the pie was very unappealing. I was mortified.
We’d like to know more about any of your baseball donations programs you have as we are a tobacco free ballpark and a non-profit and would love your input on ways to encourage our collegiate players to discard their tobacco products and replace them with bags of David Seeds in our dugouts.
I am retired from Ralcorp and my 401K has been transferred to ConAgra. I have received the written communications regarding obtaining access to my funds via regular mail and my address is correct. I have requested a pin reminder numerous times since 1/7 to be sent by email and by mail, to no avail. I spoke with a young woman named Victoria again this morning and followed her instructions to obtain a pin reminder by email. She advised me that I should have an email with instructions within 15 minutes. That time has passed and I still have no email notification. I am becoming extremely flustered with my inability to access my fund information. What further steps would you advise?
I’d advise for you to get a lawyer.companies like this have to many resources to use to there advantage the only way to win is to fight fire with fire if they haven’t struck first this is your opportunity to do that! Good luck
Retirement how much can I draw? When can I draw it
I have always been a Swiss Miss fan but recently I had cocoa with an off taste. When I checked the ingredients, I realized the regular (not sugar free) had Sucralose added. I was surprised to see this in a non sugar free product. I was unable to finish the mug of cocoa. I did notice when I bought bulk packets at my local warehouse club and did not see Sucralose on the ingredient list. Now that I am low on the packets I noticed it is now in the packets as well. I was very sad to see this, I don’t buy products with Sucralose and avoid all diet products. Is there a reason for the addition of Sucralose? I won’t be buying Swiss Miss and hopefully other cocoa products have not added this distasteful ingredient. Thank you for your time. Holly Richardson
Hello,
My name is Donna Harris and my son is getting married in February in New Hampshire. His fiance is planning to fill mason jars with a cocoa mix and use them for wedding favors as well as table placecards. I was wondering if it is possible to buy Swiss Miss in bulk rather than buy several boxes of the cocoa mix. She has about 100 mason jars to fill. The wedding is scheduled for February 22. Please let me know if this is a possibility. You can email me or call me at 781-249-XXXXX.