16. SEGMENT INFORMATION On January 1, 2020, the Company changed how it manages its business, allocates resources, and goes to market, which resulted in modifications to its organizational and segment structure. As a result, the Company reorganized from a three segment structure previously organized by product category (Baked Goods, Beverages, and Meal Solutions) to a two segment structure organized by market dynamics (Meal Preparation and Snacking &amp; Beverages). In connection with this segment reorganization, the Company also recast expenses related to its commercial sales organization from direct selling, general, and administrative expense previously included within the segments to corporate unallocated selling, general, and administrative expense to align with the revised organizational structure. All prior period information has been recast to reflect this change in reportable segments. The principal products that comprise each segment are as follows: Meal Preparation  Our Meal Preparation segment sells aseptic cheese &amp; pudding; baking and mix powders; hot cereals; jams, preserves, and jellies; liquid and powdered non-dairy creamer; macaroni and cheese; mayonnaise; Mexican, barbeque, and other sauces; pasta; pickles and related products; powdered soups and gravies; refrigerated and shelf stable dressings and sauces; refrigerated dough; single serve hot beverages; skillet dinners; and table and flavored syrups. Snacking &amp; Beverages  Our Snacking &amp; Beverages segment sells bars; broths; candy; cookies; crackers; in-store bakery products; pita chips; powdered drinks; pretzels; ready-to-drink coffee; retail griddle waffles, pancakes, and French toast; specialty teas; and sweeteners. The Company manages operations on a company-wide basis, thereby making determinations as to the allocation of resources in total rather than on a segment-level basis. The Company has designated reportable segments based on how management views its business. The Company does not segregate assets between segments for internal reporting. Therefore, asset-related information has not been presented. The reportable segments, as presented above, are consistent with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on net sales dollars and direct operating income. Direct operating income is defined as gross profit less freight out, sales commissions, and direct selling, general, and administrative expenses. The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by senior management and do not include income taxes. Other expenses not allocated include unallocated selling, general, and administrative expenses, unallocated costs of sales, and unallocated corporate expenses (amortization expense, other operating expense, and asset impairment). The accounting policies of the Companys segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Financial information relating to the Companys reportable segments on a continuing operations basis, revised to reflect the new segment structure, is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions) (In millions) Net sales to external customers: Meal Preparation $ 642.7 $ 656.5 $ 1,984.0 $ 1,984.7 Snacking &amp; Beverages 403.0 400.8 1,188.5 1,164.7 Total $ 1,045.7 $ 1,057.3 $ 3,172.5 $ 3,149.4 Direct operating income: Meal Preparation $ 80.1 $ 92.4 $ 268.7 $ 273.5 Snacking &amp; Beverages 65.7 41.3 166.3 134.2 Total 145.8 133.7 435.0 407.7 Unallocated selling, general, and administrative expenses (56.5 ) (56.8 ) (210.4 ) (213.3 ) Unallocated cost of sales (1) (12.0 ) (3.3 ) (26.5 ) (13.8 ) Unallocated corporate expense and other (1) (37.5 ) (129.2 ) (102.8 ) (228.6 ) Operating income (loss) $ 39.8 $ (55.6 ) $ 95.3 $ (48.0 ) (1) Includes charges related to restructuring programs and other costs managed at corporate. Other costs include incremental expenses directly attributable to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included supplemental pay to our front-line personnel, additional protective equipment for employees, and additional sanitation measures. Disaggregation of Revenue Segment revenue disaggregated by product category groups, revised to reflect the new segment structure, is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions) (In millions) Center store grocery $ 415.7 $ 432.7 $ 1,261.0 $ 1,331.0 Main course 227.0 223.8 723.0 653.7 Total Meal Preparation 642.7 656.5 1,984.0 1,984.7 Sweet &amp; savory snacks 283.8 295.4 862.0 893.5 Beverages &amp; drink mixes 119.2 105.4 326.5 271.2 Total Snacking &amp; Beverages 403.0 400.8 1,188.5 1,164.7 Total net sales $ 1,045.7 $ 1,057.3 $ 3,172.5 $ 3,149.4 Segment revenue disaggregated by sales channel is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions) (In millions) Retail grocery $ 850.7 $ 835.4 $ 2,616.8 $ 2,498.0 Food-away-from-home 64.2 94.5 186.3 271.1 Industrial, co-manufacturing, and other 130.8 127.4 369.4 380.3 Total net sales $ 1,045.7 $ 1,057.3 $ 3,172.5 $ 3,149.4