Corporate Operations: Page 204
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Albertsons and Mondelez team up on Oreo cross-promotion
The cookie maker and the retail giant have been collaborating on a number of partnerships this year to draw more attention to the popular brand.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Supervalu sees sales jump, acquires Florida grocery co-op for $180M
With the company's wholesale operations continuing to outpace its retail unit, it further boosted its reliance on the thriving unit through its latest deal.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Trendline
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.
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AmazonFresh now part of eMeals lineup
The decade-old meal kit service differs from most in working with local grocers rather than building its own food buying and prepping infrastructure.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Retrieved from Chobani on March 17, 2016
Could savory yogurt bring growth to a struggling category?
Some analysts contend that with better marketing and craveable recipes, vegetable-based products could pose a lucrative opportunity.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Amazon's bookstores may offer glimpse into its future plans for Whole Foods
The online giant's brick-and-mortar outlets have shaken traditional book retailers, but will the same strategies work at the natural and organic supermarket?
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 17, 2017 -
On World Food Day, an online platform may help say 'game over' to aflatoxin
As many as 400,000 people worldwide are expected to engage in this collaborative project by working online with the Foldit platform during the next several weeks.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Kroger turns to data to gain an edge in competitive grocery space
The retail giant is using analytics to individually target customers and get an advantage over other retailers including Walmart and Amazon.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Food fight! HelloFresh says it will soon overtake Blue Apron
The meal-kit startup, which is planning an IPO in Germany, wants to convince investors it won't suffer the same fate as its U.S. rival, whose stock is down nearly 50% since it went public.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label
"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 misleading label claims struck down by the FTC
With intense competition and millions of dollars in sales on the line, food manufacturers toe the line between truth and a questionable claim — and the regulatory agency is there watching them.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Jury awards $2M in damages to Bimbo Bakeries in trade secret lawsuit
A federal court found US Bakery profited from false advertising of one of its bread brands and misappropriated trade secrets from one of the larger company's products.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Whole Foods shutters 365 store in Washington
The decision was made before Amazon's acquisition of the organic grocery chain and raises questions about the success of the private label line.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2017 -
JPMorgan: Costco is 58% cheaper than Whole Foods
Even though shoppers get a much different experience at the natural and organic retailer, they are paying more for it, an analysis found.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Mackey: Marriage to Amazon has been challenging as cultures mesh
The Whole Foods CEO told conference attendees that the two companies' cultures are clashing.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Trader Joe's scales back its store expansion plans
The specialty grocer opened 14 locations in 2017, falling below its previous pace of 23 per year, even as Lidl, Aldi and Amazon's Whole Foods increase their presence.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Siggi's Icelandic yogurt considering a possible sale
Potential bidders for the popular brand, which is growing sales at a rate of 50% annually, could include Dean Foods, General Mills or PepsiCo.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Hostess hopes its Molten Lava Ding Dongs catch fire with consumers
The microwaveable treat is the latest twist on a classic — with Deep Fried Twinkies and Sno Balls popsicles among other innovations — that shows consumers still want to indulge.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Ahold Delhaize CEO focused on integration amid talk of Kroger deal
In an exclusive interview with Food Dive, CEO Dick Boer downplayed the possibility of acquiring another company in the wake of a rumor that the Netherlands-based grocer has hired advisers to explore a bid.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2017 -
USDA
As large retailers process milk, dairy companies worry
Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart are moving into the dairy business, upending how traditional producers are able to make money with the low-margin commodity.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Ahold strengthens consumer loyalty through digital investments
The grocer announced several milestones, including more than a million social media followers and a 179% spike in load-to-card digital coupon activations over the past year.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Pinnacle secretly recalls Birds Eye frozen peas
Pulling almost 25,000 cases of product from retailers nationwide due to potential listeria contamination — and the discreet way in which it was handled — may end up causing the food giant reputational and financial damage.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Analyst: Forget price cuts and focus on Whole Foods' delivery potential
Stephen Ju, an analyst with Credit Suisse, argues that Whole Foods’ opportunity to offer faster same-day delivery through Amazon Prime Now could be the company's biggest asset.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Thinking outside of the box: General Mills sponsors Rube Goldberg machine contest
Next year's 30th anniversary competition tasks students to build a funny and complex machine to pour a bowl of the legacy manufacturer's cereal.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Hippeas quickens expansion plans with $10M in venture funding
The organic chickpea snack brand, which was launched in July 2016, plans to use the additional capital to help triple revenue in the coming year.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Can Harveys banner save a struggling Southeastern Grocers?
The retailer has been converting tired-looking Winn-Dixie units to the discount-oriented format to help it compete in a crowded marketplace.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017
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