The balanced strength of our business allowed us to deliver top and bottom- line growth for the quarter, even though we faced considerably higher energy and freight costs. Continued strong performance from Jennie-O Turkey Store and significant improvement from the Specialty Foods segment were key drivers behind our solid first-quarter results.

Our acquisition of Valley Fresh further strengthens the portfolio within our Grocery Products business segment. This healthy and convenient line of products is on-trend with today's consumer and we are excited about the growth opportunity within this category. We now have the number one position in several key shelf-stable categories, including canned ready-to-eat chicken, canned luncheon meat and canned chili and stew.

The strength of the GE model really shines during slower parts of the business cycle, ... have reduced GE's sensitivity to business cycles.

Continued strong performance from Jennie-O Turkey Store and significant improvement from the specialty foods segment were key drivers behind our solid first quarter results.

All three of us knew at some point we wanted to start our own business at some point. We all appreciated being our own boss. We just weren't sure what we wanted to do.

The growth is happening here. We are culturally confined by Japan, the US and Europe. Our business is governed by the European and American mindset. You must see all the global options.