Kroger partners with Ocado in a bet on the future of online grocery

The Cincinnati-based retailer's agreement with the world’s largest e-grocer will rapidly accelerate its automated fulfillment capabilities and position it to compete with Amazon and Walmart.

By Jeff Wells • May 17, 2018

Blue Apron picks 29-year PepsiCo veteran as new CFO

Tim Bensley will start next week, bringing expertise in the consumer packaged goods and food retail industries to the meal kit company.

By Christopher Doering • May 17, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

Tostitos whips up 42-layer royal wedding cake with dip

A video of the cake's construction will be posted on Facebook and Instagram, and the brand shared a simplified version of the recipe online. 

By Erica Sweeney • May 17, 2018

Kellogg hopes consumers fill their bowl with first new Froot Loops flavor in 10 years

The company is looking for the new Wild Berry variety to expand the product's reach throughout the day, including the morning where sales remain "soft."

By Cathy Siegner • May 17, 2018

Flowers Foods' Q1 sales rise, but production costs increase even more

The baker reported a sales bump and a net income loss during the period, while its Dave's Killer Bread products continue to drive sales growth.

By Cathy Siegner • May 17, 2018

No allergens, no problem: Consumers react positively to safer-eating foods

Larger trends such as healthy eating, clean labels and non-GMO items give the segment a boost.

By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2018

Study: Low-calorie sweeteners do not affect desire for sweet foods

While the ingredient may seem an obvious way to cut sugars without sacrificing taste, a few other reports have linked them to illnesses such as diabetes or changes in gut bacteria.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 17, 2018

Prime time: Whole Foods rolls out 10% member discounts

The Amazon-owned grocer will offer Prime members special deals and an additional 10% off hundreds of sale items in stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 16, 2018

Walmart drops mobile Scan & Go checkout

The failed test highlights the challenge of convincing shoppers to adopt next-generation store experiences.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) , Robert Williams • May 16, 2018

H-E-B names digital officer as online grocery heats up in Texas

Jag Bath also serves as the CEO of Favor Delivery, which the retailer acquired in February.

By Jeff Wells • May 16, 2018

AmazonFresh will drop third-party sellers at the end of the month

The change comes as the online giant expands its Prime Now grocery service, which is part of the company’s integration with Whole Foods.

By Alicia Kelso • May 16, 2018

Why Del Monte Foods is moving new products to the perimeter

The iconic brand, best known for canned fruits and vegetables, has introduced single-serve fruit items for grab-and-go consumers and plans more innovations for early 2019.

By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2018

Nestlé plans steeper cuts in salt, sugar and saturated fats used in its products

The Swiss company's push to further improve its formulas reflects a growing effort by manufacturers to better align their brands with health-conscious consumers.

By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2018

HelloFresh officially pulls ahead of Blue Apron as the meal kit market leader

The German company grew its customer base in the U.S. to 1.2 million, a 68.9% increase over last year.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2018

Target slashes Restock delivery fee for loyalty members

The move signals to Amazon and Walmart that the mass merchant won't give up the fight when it comes to everyday household goods.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2018

California e-grocer Good Eggs announces $50M in new funding

The investment will help the company grow its capacity in the Bay Area, where it’s based, and expand operations to the Southern California market next year.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2018

Big Food's information gap

Startups make better use of consumer feedback than large food companies, and the bigger firms should take a page from their playbook, writes Ben Lewis of Little Spoon.

By Ben Lewis • May 15, 2018

Amazon Go stores are coming to San Francisco and Chicago

The cashier-less concept store is expanding beyond its Seattle hometown, but will the cost of its technology prove to be a barrier to further growth?

By Alicia Kelso • May 15, 2018

Kraft Heinz adds egg-white chips, fermented foods to its growth menu

The company's inaugural class from its Springboard incubator highlights efforts by the CPG giant, known for products such as Jell-O and Oscar Mayer, to work with "disruptive brands." 

By Patti Zarling • May 15, 2018

Soda, bottled water dominate in quenching America's thirst

Despite falling for 13 consecutive years, the carbonated soft drink market was responsible for more than half of the $135.7 billion in total beverage sales by dollar amount in 2017, according to Beverage Digest.

By Patti Zarling • May 15, 2018

Can promotional changes boost Lidl's fortunes?

U.S. customers haven't yet come around to the discounter's price-meets-quality proposition — so it's turning up the volume.

By Jeff Wells • May 14, 2018

Target tests more frequent, tailored deliveries to stores

The mass merchant's pilot aims to cut its replenishment cycle from days to hours while reducing overall inventory at stores, especially small-format ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 14, 2018

Seattle co-op PCC commits to high chicken welfare standards

The nation's largest cooperative grocer says it is the first U.S. retailer to comprehensively address welfare standards for the popular protein.

By Patti Zarling • May 14, 2018

Frozen food catches fire as volumes rise for first time in 5 years

Millennial households and single shoppers are driving growth in the once-unloved space as consumers look for convenience, flavor, clean labels and good deals.

By Cathy Siegner • May 14, 2018

Dean may boost stake in plant-based foods maker Good Karma

By shifting its position from a minority to a majority one, the milk processor would have a bigger presence in the fast-growing space while minimizing some of its exposure to the challenges plaguing its traditional dairy business.

By Cathy Siegner • May 14, 2018