Corporate Operations: Page 237
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Lidl fires back at Kroger over private label lawsuit
Lidl says Kroger offers no evidence to support its claim that the discounter’s Preferred Selection store brand infringes on the grocer’s Private Selection brand.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2017 -
Kroger to contribute $1B to employee benefits fund
The grocer sees the one-time payment as a “strategic opportunity” given current interest rates and looming changes to the U.S. tax code.
By Jeff Wells • July 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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UFCW files complaint with FTC over Amazon-Whole Foods deal
The workers’ union claims the deal will lead to job losses and ultimately limit the number of supermarkets where consumers can shop.
By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2017 -
Report: Every Hampton Creek board member quit — except the CEO
The departure of the company's directors is the latest turmoil in executive ranks where senior managers have been fired and the COO and CFO lost their jobs.
By Megan Poinski • July 18, 2017 -
PepsiCo brings indulgent soda experience to Hersheypark
BBlz "bubble makers" combine soft drinks with custom-blended foams and Hershey's candy to create unique beverages at the theme park.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 18, 2017 -
Pilgrim's Pride CEO advocates for transparency in chicken farming
The poultry executive said there is a widening gap between the consumers' perception of where the food they eat comes from and the reality of how it's produced.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 18, 2017 -
Flowers Foods offers buyouts to help position company for future growth
The maker of Wonder Bread and Tastykake does not know how many employees are likely to participate in the initiative, which will be completed by the end of the year.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2017 -
Unilever battling Spam maker Hormel for Reckitt food business
The division, which includes ketchup, yellow mustard and Frank’s Red Hot sauces, could sell for more than $2.9 billion.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Food makers bulk up on simple ingredients as consumers embrace clean labels
General Mills, Hershey, Campbell Soup and Nestle are among the companies replacing artificial colors and flavors with natural ones and using a smaller roster of components.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Lucky 7: The food industry's top targets for squeaky clean labels
As consumers favor simple items with easy-to-understand ingredient lists, artificial colors, HFCS, trans fats and gluten have been among what's phased out by manufacturers.
By Caroline Macdonald • July 17, 2017 -
Amazon's getting into Blue Apron's meal kit space
The long-rumored effort is spelled out in a trademark application from Amazon and could be aided greatly by its Whole Foods acquisition.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2017 -
7 Winn-Dixie stores converting to discount Harveys Supermarket brand
This is the latest round of banner transitions from owner Southeastern Grocers, which is also changing stores to its Fresco Y Mas Hispanic brand.
By Jeff Wells • July 17, 2017 -
Surge pricing promises higher returns, but is it realistic for U.S grocers?
Reports suggest the practice could become commonplace for British grocers within the next five years.
By Jeff Wells • July 17, 2017 -
Study: Meat, it's what's for snacking as consumer demand sizzles
The category is forecast to rise by 9% annually through 2021, fueled by new products and increasing demand for portable, healthy, low calorie and high protein snacks.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 17, 2017 -
Will consumers scream for new Haagen-Dazs ice cream packaging?
The popular frozen treat is debuting new packaging, logo and advertising campaign as part of its efforts to modernize the well-known brand.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2017 -
Study: Walmart tops Amazon Fresh with groceries that are 16% cheaper
Gordon Haskett compared the same 45 items across five U.S. markets to conduct the report, tracking prices at other grocers including Albertsons and Kroger.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 14, 2017 -
As market share wanes, Big Food needs to pay attention
In a commentary in Forbes, a supply chain expert said companies should do a better job using data and social media to respond more quickly to changes.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2017 -
Patron takes a shot with premium tequila launch
Growth in this popular liquor is being driven largely by the millennial generation’s appetite for pricey spirits instead of beer and wine.
By Sandy Skrovan • July 14, 2017 -
Target more than doubles its organic offerings and cleans up labels and packaging
"We hope to be a catalyst for change across the industry,” said Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility Jennifer Silberman.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 14, 2017 -
Kroger hires Aldi exec to run discounter Ruler Foods
The hiring of an outsider is a rare move for the grocery giant that is facing increased competition from stores like Lidl and online retailers such as Amazon.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2017 -
Shoppers prefer Walmart.com for online fresh groceries over Amazon
The report from Field Agent also found Jet.com, which is now owned by the Arkansas retail giant, is the most preferred e-tailer for packaged items.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 14, 2017 -
A grocery W flag: Jewel-Osco celebrates World Series champs Chicago Cubs
The grocer is celebrating the team's first World Series victory in more than a century with exclusive items and promotions.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2017 -
All in the family: Strack and Van Til families buy back chain
The founding families once again have control of 20 stores in Northwest Indiana, but will their reconstituted company have what it takes to compete in a rapidly evolving grocery environment?
By Sandy Skrovan • July 13, 2017 -
Report: 62% of shoppers more likely to visit Whole Foods after Amazon acquisition
When asked what the online retailer should add or change at the natural and organic grocery's stores, the top three responses were cashier-free checkout, lower prices and in-store pickup for Amazon purchases.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 13, 2017 -
Constellation products have opportunity for 'huge' growth, says CEO
Rob Sands said that category management and reallocation of shelf space could further boost his company's high-performing brand sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 13, 2017
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