What you need to know about e-commerce in food and grocery

Online food shopping is projected to reach the $100 billion mark by 2022. Food Dive takes a close look at e-commerce in grocery and among brands.

By Food Dive staff • July 30, 2018

90% of food and beverage industry leaders expect sales growth, but will economic policy make a difference?

According to Mazars USA's annual survey, 84% of company execs plan to see higher profit and 69% predict an increase in employment.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2018

How strong CPG brands sweeten restaurant dessert sales

More than half of Gen Zers and millennials said they would pay more for items made with products they trust — and would come back for more.

By Patti Zarling • July 30, 2018

Necco shuts down Massachusetts factory and is reportedly resold

Nothing is known about the entity that purchased the 171-year-old confection brand after a lawsuit accused Round Hill Investments of not paying for it.

By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2018

Why product packages need to be selfie-ready

A new study shows consumers are curious about how they can use their phones to get more value out of packaging — from checking out at stores to tracking calories and taking product pictures.

By Alicia Kelso • July 27, 2018

Nestlé's half-year sales rise, checking activist investor criticism

Daniel Loeb has been pressuring CEO Mark Schneider to make aggressive changes, but the company's moderate investments in coffee and frozen food seem to be paying off. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 27, 2018

Ingredion positions potato starches for traditional and vegan cheese market

The ingredients maker said the three functional potato starches help with meltability, firmness and gratability in pizza toppings and other applications.

By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2018

Kroger partners with Bromley's to launch men's grooming collection

The new products include affordable razors and replaceable blades, shaving accessories and skin care items. 

By Patti Zarling • July 26, 2018

AB InBev's struggle to revive US sales continues

Growing consumer interest in small brewers and international imports, and a hefty marketing spend around the World Cup, weighed on its Q2. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 26, 2018

Why the recall of Goldfish and Ritz is actually a victory for food safety testing

While no illnesses have been reported, whey powder potentially contaminated by salmonella caused recalls from Mondelez, Campbell Soup and Flowers Foods — and FDA said others may be forthcoming.

By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2018

Mondelez power brands push revenues up worldwide

The snacking giant posted solid growth, with e-commerce, biscuits and chocolate leading the way.

By Megan Poinski • July 26, 2018

Coca-Cola's diet drinks boost Q2 performance

The beverage giant exceeded Wall Street expectations, with a net income of $2.32 billion compared to $1.37 billion in the same quarter last year.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 25, 2018

Rethink Water raises $6.7M for kid-sized boxes

As environmentally conscious millennials begin families of their own, they are looking for sustainable, healthy products for their children — a sweet spot the manufacturer is hoping to be first in. 

By Patti Zarling • July 25, 2018

Are clean label foods healthy?

At IFT18, panelists discussed the disconnect between consumer perception of the mega trend's benefits and the actual impact it has on nutrition and sustainability. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2018

3 unanswered questions from IFT18

While clean labeling, the definition of healthy and the future of lab-grown meat were on the menu again this year, attendees questioned — and challenged — the benefits of these trends.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2018

Ahold Delhaize challenges itself to make healthier foods

As the retailer tries to separate itself from the pack, the hope is that the old adage "health is wealth" holds true. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2018

The evolution of food cans: an innovation journey

In more than 40 years, there hasn't been a single reported foodborne illness because this container failed, and the industry is constantly evolving to continue to be trusted and safe, writes Sherrie Rosenblatt of the Can Manufacturers Institute.

By Sherrie Rosenblatt • July 23, 2018

Intelligent design: How smart packaging can shape the future of food safety

Technology can protect food from post-processing contamination, signal when a product has spoiled and could allow consumers to add preservatives to items at home.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 20, 2018

Takeoff Technologies targets speedier grocery pickups and deliveries

The company recently received $12.5 million in funding and plans to launch its first micro fulfillment center with a yet-to-be-named store in October.

By Alicia Kelso • July 20, 2018

JUST partners with European egg leader for manufacture and distribution

Eurovo will use its existing facilities and supply chain to make and move JUST Egg, then sell the product in retail and foodservice channels, paying royalties to the California-based company.

By Megan Poinski • July 20, 2018

Would an ingredient to prevent acrylamide formation in food be a game changer?

DSM has introduced an enzymatic solution it claims can reduce levels of the potential carcinogen by up to 95%.

By Cathy Siegner • July 19, 2018

How a cannabis company can win mainstream consumers

Justin Singer, CEO of cannabinoids and ingredients firm Stillwater Brands, talks about its rise and goal to position CBD as a functional wellness ingredient. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 19, 2018

TreeHouse Foods to eliminate 200 jobs by closing Nebraska office

The private label manufacturer established the operations center in Omaha following its 2016 acquisition of private label brands from Conagra.

By Megan Poinski • July 19, 2018

Lay's debuts 8 regionally-inspired flavors for 'Tastes of America' tour

A food festival tour with influencer Hannah Hart supports the launch.

By Erica Sweeney • July 18, 2018

The 3 things in lab-grown meat's way to industry transformation

Silicon Valley startups and NGOs believe this cutting-edge innovation has great potential, but regulatory red tape, the cost of commercialization and lack of government funding are proving to be obstacles.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 18, 2018