TreeHouse Foods completed the divestment of a significant portion of its meal preparation business on Oct. 3. "Today, we are a simpler business, having divested 11 categories and 14 plants," Mr. Oakland said. "Our portfolio is now more focused around snacking and beverages. "We operate across attractive growing categories, fueled by strong consumer demand trends. We have positioned ourselves to capture the continued momentum in private label and improve the consistency of our execution to drive more profitable growth." Mr. O'Donnell said the divestment will help the company improve its service levels.