During the quarter, operating income rose 12% year over year to $214 million, primarily due to improved productivity, and higher selling prices and reduced marketing expenses, partly offset by inflation as well as supply chain activities and associated costs. The segment's operating income in the quarter declined 16% year over year to $31 million primarily due to inflation and supply chain activities and associated costs. However, some better-ranked stocks in the food space include The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. ( HAIN ), Diamond Foods, Inc. ( DMND ) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. ( KRFT ).