We successfully closed our acquisition of Alpro in early July. Alpro is the European leader in soy beverages and related products and combined with Silk makes Dean the clear global leader in soy with over $1 billion in annual retail sales.

We continue to see results from our across the board focus on becoming a leaner, more efficient company with the goal to extend our low cost position in the marketplace.

Silk soy milk net sales were up low single digits when adjusted for the unprofitable food service contract we exited late last year. We are beginning to see the market share growth and resurgent sales we expected from the selected promotional pricing actions we’ve taken this year, as well as the increased targeted marketing behind the launch of our heart health product and the improved packaging that has hit the market in recent months.
Eric Katzman – Deutsche Bank
Okay, and then one last quick question -- on the Alpro business, what is the roughly the average share that that business enjoys in the E.U.?
Jack F. Callahan Jr.
It varies by country quite considerably but I believe on average if you were to aggregate it, sort of mid 40s.
Eric Katzman – Deutsche Bank
Okay, mid 40s and you are up above 70 still on Silk here?
Jack F. Callahan Jr.
Around 75.

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