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Is enough support brewing in Congress to pass lower alcohol production taxes?
The legislation has enough support in both the Senate and House, but despite similar backing each of the past two years, the bill did not get passed.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Lidl shoppers give chain mixed reviews after 4 months in US
Consumers have praised the company's low prices and in-store bakeries, while complaining about its bag policy and limited assortment of brands.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 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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Millennials turning to probiotics more than prior generations
A 2017 National Consumer Survey conducted by Packaged Facts found about 25% of U.S. adults seek out foods and beverages with high amounts of these microorganisms.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Pringles brings pop-up 'Stack Shack' to NYC
The snack brand's out-of-home effort, hosted by TV personality Adam Richman, encourages visitors to play with their food.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Nestle wrestles with flat North American sales as activist investor looms
The candy, water and frozen foods maker has struggled like many of its peers with changing consumer tastes and preferences, but recent deals and improvements to its business have failed to yield meaningful results.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Ferrero Group will acquire Ferrara Candy
The maker of Nutella, Kinder and Tic Tac has agreed to buy the owner of RedHots, Trolli and Brach's from private equity company L Catterton.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition isn't changing shopping habits — yet
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that despite the online giant's expansion, 75% of online shoppers rarely or never buy groceries online.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Albertsons names third exec in last year to run Safeway Eastern operations
"I’ve been especially concerned with the condition of our stores, both physically and morale-wise," a company executive told Food Trade News of the chain.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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USDA pulls controversial GIPSA rule providing legal protections for livestock, poultry producers
The agency said it was taking this action to end one of the Obama administration's final agricultural proposals "because of serious legal and policy concerns related to its promulgation and implementation."
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Can an activist investment report bring change to Tootsie Roll?
The candy company is poorly run and not worth its current share price, according to research from known short-seller Spruce Point Capital.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Blue Apron lays off 6% of its workforce as struggles mount
The staffing reduction, which the company said better positions it for "future growth and achieving profitability," is the latest challenge for the New York meal-kit maker since its June IPO.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017 -
The Fresh Market investments are failing to attract shoppers: Moody's
An analyst from the credit rating agency said it would be difficult for grocer to "meaningfully improve profitability" amid increasing pricing pressure and new store openings from other competitors.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about food labeling
Information on packaging is being closely watched by consumers interested in what's in their favorite foods. With millions in sales on the line, CPG companies have a lot to gain or lose based on what's included.
By Food Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2017 -
C-store chain hopes wine lovers say 'Oh, thank heaven' for 7-Eleven
Shoppers can now enjoy a $7 bottle of Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio along with the chips, candy and Slurpee offerings that have made the retailer famous.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Look out, Little Debbie: thinkThin introduces protein cake snacks
The nutrition bar brand is rolling out indulgent, protein-filled products that look like lunchbox treats to combat consumer "bar fatigue."
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Danone's earnings, brands and innovation see a boost from WhiteWave acquisition
The $12.5 billion deal not only doubled the French yogurt giant's North American business, but also added some very popular plant-based products to its portfolio.
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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