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Snyder's Lance looking to jettison non-core brands
An estimated 50% of the pretzel, chip and nut company’s 2,000 SKUs contribute only about 5% of total branded gross sales.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Taking aim at Kroger, Lidl plans Texas expansion
The German discounter has spent $10 million purchasing land for several sites in north Texas, many of which are adjacent to Kroger stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 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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Artificial intelligence improves efficency of online grocery shopping
The technology from Pathover would make it cheaper for stores to deliver groceries, and customers would have to pay less to receive those items.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Weis' sales rise for 12th straight quarter, but net income plunges
The retailer reported a sales jump of 15.4% to $852.2 million in Q1, driven by a late Easter holiday, a mild winter and investments in pricing promotions.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Chinese firm may buy organic yogurt maker Stonyfield
Danone must sell the dairy brand as part of a deal with the U.S. government to purchase soy milk manufacturer WhiteWave.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Aldi says it's beating everyone on price, including Wal-Mart
The discounter claims its private label and everyday low pricing strategies make it 21% cheaper than its closest competitors.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2017 -
Unilever leads $9M investment in Sun Basket meal kits
The startup, which specializes in organic vegetarian, paleo and gluten-free meals, opened a facility in the Midwest that allows it to deliver to 98% of the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 12, 2017 -
Hampton Creek struggles to find funding, lays off executives
The vegan food company, which makes the "Just Mayo" product, fired its CFO, COO and HR chief in the midst of a disappointing fundraising effort.
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
Beyond Meat hires Coca-Cola exec to lead growth
Charles Muth, who oversaw the beverage maker's venturing and emerging brands unit, will be responsible for increasing sales of the startup's plant-based meats.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to manage a food safety crisis in the age of tweets, likes and snaps
Crisis communications in the food business has never been easy. But with the advent of social media, it's become a lot more complicated.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2017 -
Kroger explores another growth market with new c-store concept
The largest U.S. supermarket chain is testing a fresh-focused model called Fresh Eats MKT, which opened Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.
By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2017 -
Sweets maker Hostess sees Q1 earnings and revenue surge
The manufacturer of Twinkies and Ding Dongs benefited from new product initiatives as well as holiday and seasonal efforts.
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
Growing demand for organic ingredients leads to supply challenges
Sales of the specialty food are expected to see a CAGR of 7.6% through 2025, but a lack of an established supply chain could hurt the industry.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017 -
Marsh Supermarkets latest grocer to file for bankruptcy
Marsh CEO Tom O'Boyle said in a statement that Chapter 11 ensures "the best recovery for the company's stakeholders."
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
As Q2 sales slide, Whole Foods puts its turnaround plan into overdrive
The natural organic retailer reported a 2.8% loss in same-store sales for the period, and mapped out a timeline to cut costs and improve sales.
By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2017 -
Mott's sued over pesticides in 'natural' applesauce
With no clear definition of what the term means, it could be hard for Beyond Pesticides to prove the Dr Pepper Snapple brand is misleading consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Jet freshens grocery offerings with Story pop-up shop
Jet isn’t the first retailer to partner with Story, but it's a curious move given the retailer's money-saving e-commerce model.
By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2017 -
Publix and Kroger latest to enter crowded meal kit space
The retailers join established players such as Hello Fresh and Blue Apron to produce a service used by 25% of adults in 2016.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Winn-Dixie parent to shutter 20 stores and consider layoffs
Southeastern Grocers has renovated stores, introduced a Hispanic-focused chain and a new loyalty card, but it hasn't been enough to stop revenues from declining.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Candy maker Mars gets into the party business
The manufacturer of Dove chocolates and other sweets is promoting events similar to Avon and Tupperware in cosmetics and storage containers.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Hy-Vee stores to carry sushi that is now 100% sustainable
The Midwestern grocer uses seafood in its fresh-made Nori Sushi bars and Hy-Vee Market Grille caught in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Amid activist pressure, Whole Foods replaces 5 board members and adds new CFO
"We understand that we need to do much more, and faster," said John Mackey, the company's CEO, during its second quarter earnings call.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 10, 2017 -
Declining egg sales drag down Post Holdings' Q2 revenue
The 2015 bird flu outbreak continues to haunt the Michael Foods Group segment, which saw a double-digit drop in sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 9, 2017 -
Firework Oreos herald the brand's social-media-driven flavor contest
The #MyOreoCreation contest encourages U.S. fans to pitch their unique varieties on Twitter and Instagram for a grand prize of $500,000.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 9, 2017 -
How grocery florists can make brides say 'I do'
A survey by the Produce Marketing Association and the Food Marketing Institute showed 44% of supermarket floral directors plan to emphasize wedding sales this year.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017
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