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Conagra Brands’ recent earnings showcased a mixture of both challenges and potential opportunities. The company’s ability to return to positive organic sales growth is critical, especially after anticipating a low singledigit decline in sales for the second quarter. This projected decline is attributed primarily to shifting promotional events and initial elasticity effects from inflation-based pricing adjustments. However, the company’s expectation for better performance in the latter half of the fiscal year rests on improved volume momentum, especially in its Frozen Foods and Protein Snacks segments. The return to growth in these areas, coupled with strategic pricing in inflation-pressured categories, seems foundational to the company’s outlook.