Bridgford Foods Corp.: The Anaheim producer of...

Bridgford Foods Corp.: The Anaheim producer of convenience food products posted third-quarter profit of $1.5 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $1.5 million, or 15 cents a share, for the comparable period a year ago.

Sales for the quarter ended July 28 increased 2% to $26 million from $25.6 million.

For the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the company reported profit of $4.6 million, or 49 cents a share, 7% higher than the $4.3 million, or 46 cents a share, recorded for the corresponding period last year. Sales rose to $81.1 million from $80.5 million.