Some snack bars are more junk food than healthy, policy group claims

According to the Cornucopia Institute, manufacturers are cutting corners when it comes to sourcing ingredients in their products.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2017

The Fresh Market names Wegmans vet as new marketing lead

Mary Kellmanson, who recently worked as chief marketing officer for Skeeter Snacks, will oversee the specialty grocer's marketing, brand strategy and public relations.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017

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Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Lidl adjusts real estate strategy to reach more customers

The discounter wants to focus on locations between 15,000 and 25,000 square feet in order to penetrate more East Coast markets.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017

NadaMoo raises $4M to milk its growth

The maker of dairy-free frozen desserts, which launched in 2005, has expanded to about 4,000 stores as consumers look for more  plant-based items.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 12, 2017

How Big Food has cleaned up its labeling act

Manufacturers are increasingly removing artificial ingredients from their products, but how they've gone about doing it and the ways customers have reacted vary.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017

Cleaning up a product label can be a challenging endeavor

Nestle and Campbell Soup are among the major food companies that have changed their ingredient lists in response to consumer demand, but overhauling a beloved recipe can be difficult and time consuming.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2017

Seattle judge orders Whole Foods to reopen 365 store

The retailer violated the terms of its lease with the Bellevue Square mall, which required the store stay open for at least 10 years out of its 20-year lease. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2017

Lidl halts construction on New Jersey store

The discounter has reportedly pulled back from sites in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio as well, citing budgetary restrictions and a shift in focus away from smaller markets. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2017

Kroger leans on customer data to create unique, personalized store experiences

The next phase of the grocer's revamping initiative is underway as retail space is optimized for consumer preferences and localized assortments.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 11, 2017

Hershey hits the sweet spot with Cookie Layer Crunch product

The candy line, launched last December, has posted retail sales of $100 million and helped the company boost its appeal among millennials and young families.  

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017

Personalized nutrition could reach the masses if hurdles can be overcome

Tailor-made meal plans could be the next big idea, but their roll out could be delayed as a lack of understanding and high costs turn off low- and middle-income consumers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 11, 2017

Tyson fires another poultry supplier for animal cruelty

The company terminated its contract with the Virginia farm after Compassion Over Killing released a video showing chickens being mistreated.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 8, 2017

General Mills' overhauled logo shows a little love

The manufacturer is keeping the cursive "G" that consumers are familiar with, but adding a heart and a reference to its role in making foods people enjoy.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

Ahold Delhaize announces new company for US operations

The Dutch grocery giant's new division will oversee the retailer’s American banners beginning next year, with Kevin Holt serving as CEO.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 8, 2017

Robots and AI help run McLane's newest facility

The company's most technologically advanced distribution center to date can sort as many as 325,000 products in a day.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 8, 2017

Anheuser-Busch revs up an order of Tesla Semi trucks

The manufacturer of Budweiser and Bud Light has ordered 40 of the new vehicles to help move beer shipments from breweries to wholesalers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

CIFI sweet potato sweeteners get non-GMO verified

Use of the natural vegetable-based additive in product formulations is helping brands replace high fructose corn syrup with cleaner, no-sugar added, nutritious and sustainable ingredients popular with consumers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 7, 2017

Report: Majority of consumers visit multiple stores for their groceries

A new Acosta study finds 76% of shoppers visit more than one retailer each week in search of fresh food, the best price and the brands they want.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 7, 2017

Target rolls out much-anticipated mobile wallet feature

The mass merchant is the latest to join the club, but it has a long way to go to catch up with the likes of Walmart.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 7, 2017

Sprouts CEO: We're open to acquisition talks

In an interview with Food Dive, Amin Maredia said the company would evaluate any offers and hinted it could even make a purchase of its own.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2017

Brown-Forman raises a glass to surging spirit sales

The maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey said it's benefiting from growth in the U.S. and overseas, where demand for its products has been increasing for several years. 

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 7, 2017

DuPont launches new venture for prebiotic and probiotic R&D

Manufacturers can use findings from microbiome research to engineer food products that improve gut health and bacterial composition, particularly in infants. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 7, 2017

General Mills donates $735K to research soil health

The funding, which will be spread out during a three-year period, will focus on better ways to grow wheat —  an ingredient in some of the company's cereals, pastries and snacks.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 7, 2017

Trader Joe's sees more monthly shoppers than Whole Foods, study finds

While prices, selection and philosophy may be doing more to bring shoppers to the California-based retailer known for its unique private label products now, the battle is far from over.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 6, 2017

How a holistic approach to intelligent demand planning can help manufacturers get ahead

Mike Lorbiecki, IFS North America vice president of sales, explores how real-time supply chain data could be used to forecast seasonality, anticipate product cannibalization and improve decision making.

By Mike Lorbiecki • Dec. 6, 2017