Amazon vs. Walmart: Why the Whole Foods deal escalates the war for the American shopper

The deal gives Amazon a big brick-and-mortar footprint in the grocery business it's trying to disrupt. 

By Laura Heller • June 19, 2017

Kroger's results suggest a bumpy road ahead for the company

The retailer lowered its earnings forecast last week, leading many to speculate it will struggle to keep pace with Lidl, Walmart and other competitors.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 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

Grocery meal kit sales topped $80 million in 2016, with more growth expected

Whole Foods, Publix and Kroger are just a few retailers offering the prepared food option in their stores as more companies look to embrace the popular item.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017

Southeastern Grocers converts more Winn-Dixie stores to Hispanic format

The company opened seven Fresco Y Mas stores last week, bringing the Hispanic banner's total to 18 locations.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017

Bending the rules, Fanta twists its way to a new bottle design

Coca-Cola spent five years working on the new packaging after finding the previous version no longer stood out against competitors.

By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017

Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal

The online giant is buying the organic and natural foods pioneer as it faces growing competition from Kroger, Walmart and other retailers.

By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017

Kellogg to invest distribution savings in retail margins, snack portfolio

The food giant's shift from direct store delivery to a warehouse model will save money but also result in the loss of over 1,100 jobs.

By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2017

'Whatever Froots Your Loops': Kellogg launches new millennial-focused ad campaign

By positioning indulgent legacy cereal products as novelty snacks, companies may be able to refresh sales without reformulating. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 16, 2017

Sprouts partners with Amazon Prime Now for Denver service

The natural and organic retailer will offer free two-hour delivery to customers in the Mile High City.

By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2017

IFT 2017: Reducing risk and transforming the new product development process

Despite an inherently uphill battle, product development teams in Food & Beverage companies can thrive with the help of the right approach and technology – and the infrastructure to properly support them.

June 15, 2017

Nestlé exploring options for US candy business

The company said it could decide to sell the confectionery operations, with a final decision on how to proceed expected before the end of 2017.

By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2017

Kroger posts 2nd straight same-store sales declines as revenues fall

The country’s largest grocer saw sales drop 0.2% — compared to 0.7% last quarter — while profit declined 22% over last year. 

By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017

Grocery price deflation shows signs of easing in May

The CPI data confirms observations that food deflation has gradually decreased, down 0.2% in May compared to a drop of 0.8% a month earlier.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 15, 2017

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey calls Jana Partners 'greedy bastards'

The profile, which appeared in Texas Monthly, detailed his devotion to conscious capitalism, his grievances with Wall Street and his unwillingness to sell his “baby.”

By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017

How much will Lidl disrupt the US grocery market?

Thursday’s opening is the first step in an offensive that analysts say will push traditional grocers — perhaps to their breaking point.

By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017

Chatbots offer a new customer service tool for grocers

Whole Foods and Sam’s Club are two retailers that have begun using the technology for online ordering, recipe recommendations and more.

By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017

Bob Evans beats on earnings as food products division posts mixes results

The company sold its restaurant operations April 28, and is now focusing on producing and distributing side dishes including sausages, potatoes and eggs.

By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2017

Wegmans enters the same-day grocery delivery fray with Instacart

The deal marks the first time the popular grocer is offering the service for online shoppers and using a private firm rather than an in-house service.

By Sandy Skrovan • June 15, 2017

New job post signals Amazon Go is a go

The internet giant is looking to hire a top-level real estate manager for its retail concept, a sign a broader launch could be near. 

By Dan O'Shea • June 14, 2017

Deliv joins same-day delivery space for alcohol

The expansion into beer, wine and spirits comes a month after the company entered the grocery and meal kit business.

By Christopher Doering • June 14, 2017

What's ahead for grocery M&A in 2017?

Analysts expect the year to get more active, but more deals could involve smaller retailers.

By Keith Loria • June 14, 2017

Kroger and Fresh Encounter bid $24M for 26 Marsh locations

If the Indianapolis sales are approved by a bankruptcy court, the troubled regional grocer still has 18 locations up for grabs. 

By Megan Poinski • June 14, 2017

TreeHouse Foods names transformation expert as new COO

The private label food company has tapped Robert Aiken, Jr. to push its corporate realignment and cost-cutting efforts.

By Sandy Skrovan • June 14, 2017

As Lidl opens its US stores, discounter reveals look at its pricing strategy

The retailer's first ad circular includes everything from fair trade chocolate to a solar-powered cell phone charger.

By Jeff Wells • June 14, 2017

'This is the Wild West': Inside Peapod's ambitious plan to defeat its online grocery rivals

The only player to survive the dotcom crash now faces a fresh wave of deep-pocketed challengers, including Instacart and AmazonFresh.

By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2017