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M&A in the food industry: What you need to know

M&A is a top strategy for every manufacturer today, and in this month's spotlight, we take a look at this kind of growth.

By Food Dive staff
Boston Beer credits new products for Q1 jumps in sales and shipments

The earnings report shows the impact of a significant increase in distribution and the difference the debut of innovative new products can make.

By Cathy Siegner • April 26, 2018
Pepsi earnings fizz on strong snack sales, better beverage performance

North American beverage sales still slipped 1%, but the company's Frito-Lay division rose 3.4%.

By Emma Liem • April 26, 2018
Deep Dive
Big Beer struggles to tap into shifting consumer trends

AB InBev, MillerCoors and other large brewers are turning to premium products, innovation and finding new drinking occasions to reverse a multi-year loss in market share.

By Christopher Doering • April 26, 2018
Hershey's Q1 sales sweetened by new products and Amplify acquisition

The chocolate company's North American net sales were up 4.4% to $1.75 billion, with investments in core brands including York, Payday and Almond Joy driving growth.

By Cathy Siegner • April 25, 2018
Supervalu will sell Shop N' Save banner and 8 warehouses

The move comes amid mounting pressure from activist investor Blackwells Capital to sell off assets and improve its balance sheet.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2018
Dr Pepper earnings slip, but soda volumes jump in Q1

As the beverage maker's merger with Keurig Green Mountain approaches completion, the diversification and new access it offers could bring further differentiation — and new growth pockets.

By Emma Liem • April 25, 2018
Taco Bell and Bigs unveil co-branded sunflower seeds with drone fleet

A video promoting the new product depicts drones carrying packs to cities and towns across the country before dropping them off at a baseball field.

By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018
Instacart updates checkout process for easier tipping

The new feature offers a default 5% tip for workers, and follows criticism that the company has made gratuity too difficult for customers to navigate.

By Alicia Kelso • April 25, 2018
Grocers see strong prognosis for more pharmacy and heath services

Wegmans, Supervalu and Schnucks have upped their game recently in hopes of increasing customer loyalty and in-store sales, but do the benefits outweigh the costs?

By Patti Zarling • April 25, 2018
With Walmart deal, DoorDash is the latest entrant in the grocery delivery cage match

The company, which had previously worked with restaurants, will deliver groceries to customers in Atlanta, with more markets to come.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2018
How soda will keep fizzing as consumers look to other options

At the Beverage Forum, Coca-Cola chairman and former CEO Muhtar Kent said keeping up with health trends will make the segment's pace of change "much more enormous."

By Christopher Doering • April 25, 2018
Rouses continues Southern expansion with experience-focused store

The regional favorite’s newest location in Mobile, Alabama will feature a barbecue station, meal kits and a culinary classroom.

By Jeff Wells • April 24, 2018
Tyson and Flashfood partner to cut back on waste by selling boxes of surplus food

The CPG company and Canadian startup hope delivery and convenience encourage more people to buy "ugly" produce and surplus food.

By Patti Zarling • April 24, 2018
Are cage-free egg facilities more prone to contamination?

A salmonella outbreak linked to Rose Acre Farms raises questions about whether shifting to cage-free facilities could impact food safety.

By Cathy Siegner • April 24, 2018
Tops wants court approval to close underperforming stores

As many as 24 stores could be on the chopping block as the retailer works its way through Chapter 11.

By Dan Alaimo • April 24, 2018
Diet Coke, sparkling water products lift Coca-Cola's Q1 earnings past estimates

While net revenues declined 16% for the quarter, Coca-Cola's North American sales grew from its Diet Coke reboot, Topo Chico sparkling water, Zero Sugar and tea and coffee brands.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018
Deep Dive
Why B&G Foods has 51 brands — and is still looking for more

What started as a pickle company is now a serial acquirer, racking up 20 new brands — and increasing its sales 985% — in the last decade.

By Pamela DeLoatch • April 23, 2018
Deep Dive
From efficiency to innovation: The evolution of food and beverage M&A

Companies used to merge to eliminate competition, but today they are driven by wanting to save money, expand their business or sell the next greatest thing.

By Megan Poinski • April 23, 2018
Enjoy Life Foods gets international palm oil-free certification

The allergy-friendly CPG company, which is debuting products without the controversial ingredient, is the first food manufacturer to earn it.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018
Grocers seeing plenty of green with sustainability efforts

Giant, Walmart, Trader Joes and Wegmans are among the chains reducing food waste and minimizing their carbon footprint in an effort to help the environment and their bottom line.

By Patti Zarling • April 23, 2018
Big Food companies mark Earth Day by touting sustainability efforts

General Mills, Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms are emphasizing their environmental responsibility initiatives with reports tied to the annual event that took place Sunday.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018
Ahold banners add premium line to private label arsenal

Stop & Shop, Peapod and Giant are each rolling out Taste of Inspirations, which have been available for several years at Food Lion and Hannaford stores.

By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2018
Walmart testing more lax dress code

The retail giant is hoping to attract more workers in a tight market after bumping up its hourly pay and some benefits in January.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2018
Nestle and Unilever post Q1 sales bumps, but say weak pricing hampers growth

Although first-quarter earnings for the food giants either met or exceeded expectations, they are both facing pricing pressures due to increasing competition.

By Cathy Siegner • April 20, 2018