Target cuts prices on groceries and other consumables

In a blog post last week, chief merchandising officer Mark Tritton promised the retailer will lower prices on cereal, baby formula, paper towels and hundreds of other items.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2017

Kroger withdraws private label lawsuit against Lidl

The two sides agreed to dismiss the suit filed in June with prejudice, meaning the biggest U.S. supermarket operator cannot revisit the case or file a similar lawsuit in the future. 

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 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

Conagra revamps frozen meal brands to woo millennials

The food manufacturer's Banquet, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice brands are part of a $2.9-billion business ripe for change to attract new consumers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017

Kroger profits fall 7% while same-store sales turn positive

The grocer posted a better-than-expected same-store sales increase of 0.7% while earnings hit $353 million, or $0.39 per diluted share.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 8, 2017

Sprouts CEO sees home delivery as the way forward for e-commerce

Amin Maredia said his company has increased its stores’ market reach with delivery, and will likely expand to other e-commerce platforms beyond Amazon Prime Now.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 8, 2017

Discounts are driving traffic to Whole Foods

Analysis shows the retailer’s average prices dropped only slightly following its acquisition by Amazon, but the cuts were successful in grabbing the attention of shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 8, 2017

Survey: Food and beverage firms bullish on sales and profits despite challenges

Most of the more than 200 companies sampled by Mazars predicted they would benefit from industry trends favoring both private label and healthy/nutritious products.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017

New website features milled-to-order flour for consumers

The question is whether they want to be able to purchase artisan flour, given current gluten-free and convenience-focused trends.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017

Private equity loves supermarkets, but do retailers benefit?

While they gravitate to the steady cash flow grocers produce, a focus on quick turnarounds and return on investment isn't always the best for retailers in a competitive market.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2017

Report: Amazon sold recalled soy nut butter for months

At least one variety of I.M. Healthy's spread that was pulled off shelves in March for possible E. coli contamination continued to be available until this week, Food Safety News reports.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017

Coca-Cola, McDonald's brew up McCafe drinks for retail

The ready-to-drink coffee category dominated by Starbucks and partner PepsiCo will see another new entrant when the restaurant giant's popular beverage hits store shelves early next year.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017

Nestle acquires plant-based food maker Sweet Earth

The purchase gives the Swiss company a foothold in a rapidly growing market segment that could top $5 billion in sales by 2020.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2017

Study: Smaller fat particles make cold butter easier to spread

Researchers in Australia found reducing the size of milkfat globules improves the consistency of the dairy product and can also make low-fat cream easier to whip.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017

Kroger looks to play the long game against Amazon

The retailer has slashed prices of late, but hopes its growing online footprint, private label investments and easing deflation can put it back on track for growth.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 6, 2017

Kellogg will lay off 223 employees at its Michigan cereal plant

The company intends to eliminate the jobs — about one-tenth of its Battle Creek workforce — by the end of the year.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

From snack boxes to online grocery: UrthMarket is launching

Subscription service UrthBox will launch its new online market later this month and will try to draw consumers with cash-back offers and free membership.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 6, 2017

Q&A part 2: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on internal controversies, thorny challenges and going public

In part two of our interview, the food startup's founder talked about how "tenacity of purpose is the most important thing" for people working for the company and meeting its mission.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2017

Green Giant rolling out line of frozen veggie 'pasta'

The reinvigorated iconic brand is adding zucchini, carrot and butternut squash varieties to its lineup with plans to have them available in stores nationwide in January.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

Tyson plans to open $320M chicken processing plant in Kansas

The new facility, which is scheduled to begin production in mid-2019, is the latest move by the meat giant to help it address growing consumer demand for protein. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

Q&A: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on fixing the degrading food system through clean meat and plant proteins

In the first part of our interview, the startup's founder affirmed they are "not betting it all on the conscious consumer" to achieve the company's mission of making it easy for people to eat better.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 5, 2017

SpartanNash expands click-and-collect program

The grocer-wholesaler has partnered with Unata to expand upon a single-store pilot at its Family Fare banner, with plans to offer the service at 50 stores by the end of this year.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 5, 2017

$6 avocado toast at Walmart: The mega-retailer branches out with an organic restaurant

Earlier this month, the store opened Grown, which serves up fare like $9 cold-pressed juices, inside one of its Orlando supercenters.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2017

Regional grocer outsources technology network to Supervalu

Minnesota-based Jerry’s Foods will receive connectivity services, a help desk and other capabilities from the wholesaler.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2017

A sweet partnership: Ferrero moves into Cornell's New York campus

The chocolate maker is hoping to elevate innovation and recruit graduates with the center on the Ivy League school's tech center.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 1, 2017

Hy-Vee diversifies with burger restaurant and fitness partnerships

The Midwestern grocer will become the largest Wahlburgers franchisee in the U.S., with 26 locations planned. It also will open exercise centers and offer programs with store dietitians.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2017