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H-E-B focuses on fresh and specialty foods with Central Market remodel
The grocer hopes a larger produce and wine selection will give it an edge in the cutthroat Houston market.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
Lawsuit: Hershey was 'deceptive' by underfilling candy boxes
A federal judge ruled last week the case — which claims the company is violating a federal statute that prohibits "nonfunctional" space in packaged foods — can go forward.
By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2017 -
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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.
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Beyond Meat grabs shelf space in Safeway
The burger, which sizzles and oozes fat while cooking, will be sold in the grocer's meat case in an attempt to woo beef eaters.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Family Dollar to roll out revamped stores and private brands
The chain's parent company plans to renovate 250 stores and introduce Home Line and Katoomba Candy Co. brands to its portfolio.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Data partnership promises a more detailed look at grocery real estate
A new program from supermarket site firm Planned Grocery and analytics company Intalytics will find and track new grocery store locations.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Costco sales rise as competition from Amazon, Lidl looms
Although e-commerce sales rose 11% in the third quarter, the membership-based warehouse retailer is keeping its focus on driving shoppers to its physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017 -
AmazonFresh acceleration continues with Denver expansion
The service offers same-day delivery of fresh items and household goods, as well as products available through local merchants.
By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2017 -
AmazonFresh Pickup goes live in Seattle
A test launched in March, offering the service to employees, has apparently showed enough promise for Amazon to open the concept to its loyal Prime customers.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017 -
Budweiser bringing patriotic labels back this summer
The beer manufacturer also will debut a new bottle in camouflage, and feature on its products the U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” and lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Utah grocer's new app lets customers skip the checkout
Macey’s customers can scan items with their phone as they shop, then pay with a pre-registered card when they’re done.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms reports strong Q2 earnings
Company revenue for Q2 rose to $802 million from $692.1 million in the year-ago period, outperforming analyst expectations.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 25, 2017 -
Yesway buys 35 c-stores in Texas
The once-small convenience store has its sights set on more than 100 locations across several states by the end of the second quarter.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Campbell invests $10M in Chef'd
The company best known for its soup is now the largest strategic investor in the single-order meal kit venture.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Unilever unveils new natural, dairy-free ice cream products
Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream and Popsicle brands' 16 new frozen treats correspond to reliable flavor and ingredients trends, like an ice cream line made with almond milk.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Black pepper could reduce carcinogens in grilled meat
The researchers also found mixing the spice with antioxidant-rich ingredients like garlic and herbs was more practical and equally effective.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
Hormel sales drop as Jennie-O turkey unit faces 'challenges'
The maker of Spam, Skippy peanut butter and Muscle Milk had a profit of $211 million in the second quarter, down $4 million from a year ago.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2017 -
Dollar General seeks to differentiate itself with summer brand exclusives
The discount chain will carry one-of-a-kind products including Oreo Mississippi Mud Pie cookies and a Coca-Cola can series honoring military veterans.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
SpartanNash's distribution sales rise helps offset struggles at its retail stores
The company’s recent acquisition of produce distributor Caito Foods helped drive gains amid increasing competition and deflation.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017 -
Beer creates 2.2M jobs, contributes $350B to the economy
The industry's is responsible for an amount equal to about 1.9% of the nation's GDP — and that impact is not likely to diminish.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Nielsen breaks down why Q1 was bad for grocery stores
Price deflation and the Easter shift were among the reasons behind the slow sales growth.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Mars and Wrigley spice up new products with unusual flavor profiles
The candy makers are set to launch more than 30 products at the National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snacks Expo, some of which mimic trends seen in the savory snack space.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Costco partners with upscale Bay Area bakery
The club retailer will offer packaged brioche and croissant rolls from San Francisco’s La Boulangerie in 12 northern California stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Kroger could sidestep Wal-Mart's disruption
The Cincinnati-based grocer's e-commerce investments could make it a notable exception, according to an analyst with Loop Capital Markets.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Constellation Brands rebuffed in takeover of Jack Daniel's parent
The fifth-generation owners of Brown-Forman, the maker of whiskey, scotch, vodka and other liquors, have repeatedly said they're not interested in selling.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Albertsons boosts e-commerce focus with new employee hirings
The retailer is enhancing its digital presence to respond to changes in the way consumers are shopping for groceries, according to a company executive.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017
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