'A money grab': Dr Pepper, Coke execs blast soda taxes as bad for business

The soda makers say the taxes have been "devastating" in cities like Philadelphia and Berkeley, CA.

By Christopher Doering • May 4, 2017

Kellogg's Q1 profits rise through cost cuts, but cereal sales remain soggy

The legacy brand reported gains of nearly 50% over the first quarter of last year, but its revenue dipped to $3.26 billion.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 4, 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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Kraft Heinz earnings suffer from sales slump

After sales slipped 3.1% and a high-profile takeover bid for Unilever was rejected, the manufacturer has some ground to make up.

By Megan Poinski • May 4, 2017

TreeHouse Foods earnings reflect continued growth of private label brands

The manufacturer reported net sales of $1.5 billion, an increase of 20.9% over last year, and net income of $28.2 million.

By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017

Soda tax fails in Santa Fe

In a special election, 58% of voters rejected it — but some analysts say this defeat will not slow the momentum for additional sugary drink taxes.

By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017

Central Grocers files for bankruptcy

A day after major suppliers petitioned the court to force the troubled grocery company to liquidate, it voluntarily filed, citing the "increasingly difficult environment for independent supermarkets and retailers."

By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017

What's next for an embattled Whole Foods?

The natural organic chain is facing mounting pressure from shareholders and needs to produce results quickly — or consider a sale.  

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2017

Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly owners transfer stake to employees

The move allows the company's workers to be a part of the strategic plan going forward while sharing in the supermarket's growth.

By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017

Study finds water bottle labels are awash in confusion

Companies marketing the beverage use phrases such as “purified tap water,” “iceberg water” and “alkaline infused” to sell their drinks.

By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017

General Mills names new CEO

The change in leadership comes as the food maker faces seven straight quarters of declining sales.

By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2017

Molson Coors revenue surges following MillerCoors deal

Mark Hunter, the beer giant's CEO, said 2017 will be a transitional year for the company following the $12 billion acquisition.

By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2017

Mondelez's North American revenues drop amid 'challenging market conditions'

CEO Irene Rosenfeld said the company is addressing the nutritional profile of its portfolio "with urgency" as consumers clamor for healthier food. 

By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2017

Marsh closes all in-store pharmacies

The move to slash operations may be another nail in the struggling Indiana grocer's coffin.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

How grocers can better market their private labels

Albertsons Director of Marketing Bryn Banuelos encourages retailers to do things like engage social media influencers and create easy recipe ideas.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

FDA delays menu labeling until 2018

Days before it was set to take effect, the agency pushed the compliance date back a year and reopened comments to find ways to lessen regulatory burden on retailers.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2017

Publix sees its first same-store sales drop in seven years

The Florida-based grocery chain attributed this decline to rapid expansion and a shift in the Easter holiday from Q1 last year to Q2 this year.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2017

How to grow a food startup by going narrow and deep

Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group describes how to reach the ideal consumer with a strategy that is less risky — and potentially very rewarding.

By Elliot Begoun • May 3, 2017

Lean Cuisine redesign wins Nielsen packaging award

The frozen food brand, which repositioned itself to focus on modern health and wellness rather than diet, saw sales grow $58 million in the year following the overhaul.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

Despite bets on fast-growing brands, Dr Pepper Snapple isn't giving up on soda

As healthier beverages become increasingly popular, the beverage giant is still digesting its acquisition of Bai Brands and placing emphasis on a "both hands strategy" for growth.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017

Dole settles listeria lawsuits

The civil cases were related to bagged salad contamination linked to an Ohio processing plant last year.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Can Amazon earn grocery dominance with more automation?

A Barclays report noted that fewer human-centered processes in the warehouse and delivery, including the use of “robot vans,” could drive massive growth for the company’s Fresh service.  

By Jeff Wells • May 2, 2017

Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus

As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Food Lion spends $110M to remodel stores in Richmond, VA

The grocery chain, a unit of Ahold Delhaize, has overhauled locations in other markets including Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Instacart looks to expand reach into 80% of U.S. households by 2018

The third-party grocery delivery service, which recently expanded into Detroit and Las Vegas, plans to enter new markets in the coming months.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants

The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch. 

By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2017