Report: Private brands entering a 'renaissance period'

According to Daymon, 81% of consumers buy private brands on all or most of their shopping trips.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2018

Analyst: Walmart a 'logical buyer' for Blue Apron

According to Gabelli & Co. analyst Matthew Trusz, the troubled meal kit company is starting to turn things around, and could make for another valuable e-commerce purchase by the world's largest retailer.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 5, 2018

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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PepsiCo developing snacks 'for her'

CEO Indra Nooyi said in a podcast the company is developing products specifically for women, but the soda and snack giant later refuted reports that one of those items is a new Doritos variety.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 5, 2018

Alexa now serves up in-store whiskey recommendations

The Mars Agency developed the Bottle Genius feature to answer questions based on a shopper's tastes, occasion or desire to try something new while browsing options at a liquor store in New York.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 2, 2018

Guiding Stars updates system for Nutritional Facts label changes

The program, which was developed in 2006 to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices, will change its star ratings of about 3,000 products.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 2, 2018

Blended enzymes help move baked goods to a cleaner label

Chemical dough conditioners can be replaced by blended enzymes with the goal of simpler ingredients and a higher-quality product.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2018

Q&A: How a local biscuit maker rose to success at big-name grocers

Mason Dixie, which launched in 2014 with Kickstarter funding, already sells its made-from-scratch products in more than 2,000 retail locations, including Whole Foods and Kroger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2018

Kellogg's investment arm buys stake in ride-share snack company

Brands that partner with Cargo pay a marketing fee and provide free products to the service, which packages them in convenient display boxes for drivers. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2018

4​ ​reasons​ ​why​ ​algae​ ​could​ ​add​ ​value​ ​as​ ​a​ ​functional​ ​​ingredient

Andrew A. Dahl of ZIVO Bioscience describes some of the "chameleon-like" attributes that make it a strong option for many food and beverages.

By Andrew A. Dahl • Jan. 25, 2018

BelVita is winning the breakfast war as cereal struggles

The European-style cracker taps into consumer demand for an on-the-go, whole grain product, creating a powerful competitor in the morning.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 24, 2018

ReFED: Tackling food waste is an $18.2B opportunity for retailers

A new report says the cost of unused products is more than double the profit potential from the original item.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2018

As NAFTA negotiations continue, the outcome could have a big impact on the tiny avocado

The 1994 trade deal helped the avocado become a household name in America. But there is concern if the U.S. withdraws from the measure, consumers of the popular fruit will be hit hard by higher prices.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 24, 2018

Consumers are demanding more from their beverage experiences

From tart kombuchas to savory bone broths, shopper interest in authentic, nutritious drinks has transformed the segment.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 22, 2018

Is there a market for quark in the yogurt space?

The newcomer to the U.S. has a low-sugar and high-protein formula that could attract adventurous consumers, even though few Americans are familiar with it.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 22, 2018

New Liquid Death water wants to lure millennials with killer marketing

By using branding strategies usually tied to energy drinks, the company's creator hopes to make a splash in the premium category. 

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 22, 2018

How our food system will be pushed to the limit in 2018

Mahni Ghorashi, a co-founder of Clear Labs, said this will be "a watershed year" for the industry as new technologies, processes and regulatory requirements change how products are made, marketed and delivered.

By Mahni Ghorashi • Jan. 22, 2018

M&A tactics evolve to maintain 'local' rep of small brands

Once the acquisition has been made, both the parent company and the small business it purchased must preserve product quality and customer approval. 

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 19, 2018

Only 33% of consumers trust the food system, study finds

A survey by The Center for Food Integrity found many shoppers are wary of manufacturers, regulators and farmers, and that their confidence in the overall industry is waning. 

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 17, 2018

Goldman Sachs may sell US food manufacturer Hearthside Foods

The company, owned by the Wall Street firm's private equity arm, is the largest independent bakery in the U.S., and could snag a price tag of $2.5 billion. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 16, 2018

Post Holdings says selling private brands businesses is on the table

The company announced Thursday that it was also considering "creative alternatives" for the unit, including an IPO, private equity placement or a strategic combination. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 12, 2018

Study: Consumers prefer print to digital when it comes to ad circulars

But a growing number of shoppers are visiting retail websites and checking out targeted emails, suggesting stores might need to blend both new and old formats to attract people.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2018

Blockchain: The next revolution in the food supply chain

Judy Fainor, IT expert and chief architect of Sparta Systems, explores how this technology could solve the transparency and traceability challenges the industry faces. 

By Judy Fainor • Jan. 10, 2018

Constellation Brands invests in premium brandy and rum craft distillers

The beverage maker's minority stakes in Copper & Kings and The Real McCoy Spirits could reinvigorate growth in an area that has been a challenge for the company.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2018

A third of protein bars contain as much fat as a Krispy Kreme donut, study finds

Protectivity is pushing manufacturers of the trendy products to change the way they market to consumers, many of whom associate them with nutritional health. 

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 9, 2018

Lactalis purchase of Siggi's could strengthen its yogurt dominance

The French dairy company, which purchased Stonyfield only six months ago, has been actively expanding its presence in U.S. supermarkets.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 8, 2018