Evaluations continue after the company suffers a net loss in the third quarter.

Buyer is a longtime co-manufacturer for product line in United States.

Company is launching dinosaur-shaped vegetable tots and cauliflower rice offerings.

Second-quarter net income rises, but companywide sales decline 1.9%.

Back to Nature disposal to be followed by additional portfolio reshaping.

Company divested Back to Nature this past December.

Acquisition is part of Barilla’s effort to expand its US presence.

Move represents a step back from snacking.

Andrew Vogel also will head the company’s new Meals division.

Future divestitures may lie ahead for Specialty business unit.