date:Mar 20, 2014
4,377.4 million from $4,430.6 million in last years third quarter.
Operating profit for the U.S. Retail segment was $517 million, down 11% from year-ago results, reflecting dairy inflation and increased marketing and merchandising for the yogurt business. Third-quarter net sales decreased 2% to $2.62 billion on lower volumes and net price realization and mix.
For the International segment, operating profit grew 1%, excluding the impact of currency devaluation in Venezuela in fiscal 2013. Net s