Alva Kinney is one of the co-founders of Conagra Brands, formerly known as Nebraska Consolidated Mills. He, along with Frank Little, established the company in 1919 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The enterprise initially focused on flour milling.
Under Alva Kinney's leadership, the company navigated the challenging economic environment of the Great Depression and World War II. Kinney's strategic foresight and steady hand allowed the company to not only survive these turbulent times but also to expand its operations.