PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2015. Highlights (vs. year-ago quarter where applicable): Net sales increased 9.6% to $217.1 million Comparable base business net sales,* which excludes the impact of acquisitions and the Rickland Orchards shortfall described below, increased $4.5 million, or 2.4% Net income increased 10.1% to $19.6 million Adjusted net income* increased 12.5% to $20.5 million Diluted ear