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Campbell Soup served up as most reputable company in 2018
The latest ranking from the Reputation Institute also included other food manufacturers, such as Kellogg, Hershey and J.M. Smucker, in the top 10.
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Report: Nonfat ice cream, sparkling water and frozen foods drive center store growth
Marketing firm Catalina found that CPG companies making less than $1 billion annually are top performers in the department.
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Deep DiveWhy millennials are leading the way in prepared foods
The nation's largest and most influential demographic is pushing supermarkets to offer bolder, higher quality meals.
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Philadelphia's soda tax works, but who benefits?
Drexel University researchers found city residents are less likely to consume soft drinks every day, but 58% more likely to drink bottled water.
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Target expands curbside pickup throughout the South
After abandoning the service a few years ago, the new in-house version is now growing rapidly, and is available in 270 stores across eight states.
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San Francisco startup's plant-based 'salmon' burger could make waves in the protein segment
Like the real fish, Terramino Foods' product is a complete protein source with omega-3 fatty acids, but contains less fat. The company hopes to sell to restaurants by the end of 2018.
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Healthy and indulgent products dominate new launches in 2017, IRI finds
Halo Top far outpaced the rest of the pack, raking in $324.2 million in sales, followed by Mondelez's Good Thins, Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee and Nestle Splash.
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Deep DiveSmall grocers say they have an Amazon-sized advantage in prepared foods
As independent retailers look for ways to outmaneuver national chains, high-quality meals have emerged as a major opportunity.
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Vita Coco introduces PET bottle and plans to enter sparkling space
The market leader in coconut water is exclusively offering its new bottles at 7-Eleven while debuting its fizzy water alternative at Kroger.
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Southeastern Grocers introduces new fuel rewards program with Shell
The retailer's current partnership with Plenti will end this summer, when American Express draws the three-year-old coalition loyalty program to a close.
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Walmart is best positioned in grocery e-commerce, report says
Amazon gets more online grocery dollars, according to a Coresight Research survey, but the brick-and-mortar giant receives larger orders, and its customers are more willing to buy fresh and frozen foods on its site.
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Food and snacks maker Hearthside sold to PE firms for more than $2.4B
The independent bakery, which makes energy bars, cookies, cereals and other baked products, is a contract manufacturer used by Kellogg and PepsiCo.
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How Annie's use of regenerative agriculture could expand the practice
The natural CPG brand is working with Montana farmers using the method to produce its signature Organic Mac & Cheese and Organic Bunny Grahams.
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Will Kroger's tuition assistance program attract and retain workers?
The retailer will provide up to $21,000 for workers for education, including GEDs, community college certificates and MBAs.
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Meijer app lets shoppers scan as they shop
Consumers will be able to use their smartphones at the checkout lane to pay for groceries at all 235 locations by the end of the summer.
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Deep DiveBig Food turns to popular mainstays in search for growth
From introducing new flavors to experimenting with different shapes and sizes, large CPG companies are extending the reach of iconic products such as the Oreo and Twinkie to help invigorate sales.
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OpinionPollution: The next big food opportunity
Food and beverage brands have a chance to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, functional products while helping reduce global pollution at the same time, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.
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Report: Large grocers don't make the grade on limiting food waste
The Center for Biological Diversity and the "Ugly" Fruit and Veg Campaign analyzed the 10 largest companies and scored them on three separate criteria. None got an A.
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No whey! Researchers make sustainable beer from dairy waste
A Cornell researcher has converted leftover lactose from New York's Greek yogurt industry into alcohol, producing a 2.7% alcohol by volume beverage with a sour and salty flavor.
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E-commerce grocery platform launches 'Amazon prime for independents'
iGrabit's program allows participating supermarkets to give 5% or 10% discounts to member shoppers who order groceries online for store pickup.
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More than 200M eggs recalled amid salmonella fears
Rose Acre Farms eggs were sold under brands including Crystal Farms, Country Daybreak and private labels at Food Lion and Walmart. They have caused illnesses in 22 people.
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Can store remodels revive Southeastern Grocers?
The company plans to accelerate its fresh-focused store updates to around 100 annually, touching a majority of its locations during the next three years.
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Study: Guidelines on alcohol consumption limits should be lower
Drinking more than five glasses of wine or pints of beer each week could increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and fatal aneurysms, according to a study in The Lancet medical journal.
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California Baby pulling its products from Whole Foods
The maker of all-natural hair and skin care products for babies, children and adults says its relationship with the grocer has fundamentally changed under new owner Amazon.
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Peapod taps Chicago restaurants for meal kit collaboration
The latest offerings from the grocery delivery firm include Chinese and Thai cuisine that could resonate with customers looking for trendy new flavors.
