Amazon reportedly targeting France for its next grocery acquisition

If the online giant does complete a brick-and-mortar grocery deal in the country, it could prove a major asset to its U.S. and European ambitions.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 4, 2017

PepsiCo's snack revenue far outpaces beverages in latest quarter

A top financial officer told The Wall Street Journal that increased marketing efforts in healthier drinks didn't pay off as much as anticipated.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2017

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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

Tetra Pak makes strides toward sustainability goals

With packaging firms in the eco-friendly spotlight, the company has increased its recycling efforts, created bio-based caps and started a consumer campaign on renewable materials.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 4, 2017

Sprouts to grow footprint with Mid-Atlantic expansion

A new location in Ellicott City, Maryland joins thirty other openings slated for the fast-growing discount natural and organic chain in 2018.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 4, 2017

Northgate Gonzalez Markets sees results from gamified employee training

Workers for the Hispanic grocer can take interactive quizzes on everything from safety training to increasing customer satisfaction and receive prizes for high scores.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2017

Leadership of the Smarties Candy Company passes to the third generation

Edward Dee launched the iconic New Jersey-based family candy operation in 1949. His three granddaughters are now taking the helm.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2017

Hannaford's first loyalty program incentivizes store brand purchases

The Ahold Delhaize–owned chain’s new My Hannaford Rewards program, which is in a 11-store trial right now, will offer 2% rewards for private label purchases.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2017

Coca-Cola acquires Mexico's Topo Chico sparkling water for $220M

The purchase of the beverage company helps Coke diversify its drink portfolio and better position itself to compete with La Croix in the popular space.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 3, 2017

Conagra CEO says food maker looking at more acquisitions

Fresh off its purchase of Angie’s Boomchickapop, the company is eyeing further deals to "modernize, innovate, and renovate" its product portfolio.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 2017

Hy-Vee announces locations of two hybrid convenience stores

Close to the grocer's hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, Fast & Fresh stores will be around 10,000 square feet and include an assortment of groceries and a Market Grille Express station. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2017

Can fizzy milk make dairy popular again?

Arla is starting a U.K. trial of a carbonated fruity beverage it hopes will catch on with consumers, despite past rejection of similar products. 

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 2, 2017

Ball plant falls victim to diminishing demand for food cans

Consumer preference for fresh foods and sustainable practices is causing some CPG makers to reformulate products and rethink packaging, putting pressure on some suppliers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 2, 2017

Tetra Pak overhauling Texas plant to address changes in packaging

Besides fulfilling demand in the U.S. and Canada for aseptic containers with screw caps, the $36 million factory expansion will allow the company to relocate some production from Mexico.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 2, 2017

Publix becomes the latest grocer to try curbside pickup

Slow to ramp up its e-commerce capabilities, the regional supermarket chain is now well on its way with this click-and-collect test, as well as an aggressive home delivery expansion.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 2, 2017

Jet.com will soon launch its own grocery line

The new brand, Uniquely J, will initially focus on consumables like coffee, laundry detergent and paper towels, and is seen as a response to Amazon’s growing private label selection.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 29, 2017

Report: Walmart will sell meal kits on its website starting in December

The retailer will offer meal kits from various companies as it tests the growing market, according to one supplier who’s been in talks with the chain.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 29, 2017

7-Eleven and General Mills partner on exclusive breakfast item

The Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle, which will be available all day, is the latest partnership between the retailer and the CPG manufacturer since 2013.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 29, 2017

Lidl executive shuffle could mean trouble for US operations

The German discounter has replaced its head of U.S. operations, fueling speculation that the company’s American rollout may be struggling.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 29, 2017

Instacart close to entering Canada with Loblaw tie-up

While the online delivery company has contemplated entering the new market for some time, the Amazon/Whole Foods deal accelerated those efforts, according to reports.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 29, 2017

Tyson Foods to cut 450 jobs as meat processor boosts outlook

The Arkansas company increased guidance for its 2017 fiscal year, which ends Saturday, due to better than expected earnings in its beef operations.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017

Flowers Foods will shed 450 employees — 15% of its management — in buyouts

Buyouts are expected to cost the company $27 million in the next quarter, the chief financial officer said in a presentation in New York this week. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017

Study suggests artificial sweeteners may raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes

But the research was conducted on only 27 healthy volunteers, prompting some critics to call for larger trials in more realistic settings. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2017

Ganeden says lab studies prove its new probiotic boosts immunity

Staimune, an inactive bacteria, can be used in more food and drink applications — and bring about some similar benefits.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2017

Q&A: HowGood's CEO on how sustainability sells groceries

The company's ratings system, which is in about 400 stores nationwide, tells shoppers how "good" food products are — and helps them put their money behind their ideals.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 28, 2017

Beyond Meat adds its plant-based burgers to Chef'd meal kit partnership

The move is a sign of more mainstream consumer acceptance and desire for meat substitutes.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2017