How Amazon is disrupting grocery

The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to payoff in the long run. 

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017

Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company

After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 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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Hormel and Campbell rank among the best corporate citizens

The two food manufacturers have detailed environmental and sourcing policies in place that help the environment, employees and their bottom line.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts

The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Salad vending machine company Farmer's Fridge plans expansion

The Chicago-based company plans to add about 200 locations this year, potentially in Milwaukee and other Midwest markets.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Weis to invest $90M in renovation and expansion

After adding 44 locations last year, the Mid-Atlantic chain's momentum is continuing. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Another major shareholder pressures Whole Foods to explore sale

Neuberger Berman, which owns a 2.7% stake in the retailer, says the company isn't living up to its value.

By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017

Ahold Delhaize firms up its decentralized approach with brand-specific hires

The company announced new executive roles for each of its grocery banners, including Hannaford, Stop & Shop and Giant Foods.

By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017

Hershey's limited edition candies offer tastes of American summers

The varieties bring new flavors to mainstays Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars, Kisses, PayDays and Twizzlers.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 28, 2017

PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now

“There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.

By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2017

Lidl plans stores near Kroger's home turf in Cincinnati

The company's flagship stores should offer the selection and technology to compete with the disruptive hard discounter that is slated to open its first U.S. locations this summer.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales

Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Harris Teeter launches free-from shelf labeling

The new program identifies in-store items that are free from 101 ingredients — including preservatives, additives, artificial colors and sweeteners — with a blue shelving tag.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Hy-Vee plans drive-up grocery for online orders

The store, which will be developed in western Des Moines, IA, takes a page from Amazon’s new click-and-collect locations based in Seattle. 

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

The secrets to their success: How discount grocery retailers prosper

Stores like Aldi, Save-A-Lot and Lidl embrace smaller footprints, limited product selection and low prices to attract cash-strapped consumers.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

Unilever and Nestlé beat expectations, but still have to deliver

The global food giants are coming off of recent victories, but they will need to do more in order to keep investors interested.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017

How snack companies can get to consumers without a grocery store

According to Euromonitor International's senior food analyst, companies should look for opportunities to sell their products through click-and-collect and home delivery platforms. 

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

General Mills products get healthier, but revenues do not

The company says 79% of products sold in the U.S. have been nutritionally improved since 2005, but sales continue to decline.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017

Duncan Hines success makes Pinnacle's earnings bump a piece of cake

The company's net sales increased 1.6% over last year for the first quarter of 2017, to a total of $766.1 million.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

Aldi's private label items dominate Best New Product Awards

Not only does this signal the retailer's success in the discount grocery space, but also shows changing consumer attitudes toward store brand products.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

Albertsons creates exec position for private label brands

Geoff White is the retailer's first president of Own Brands, and will oversee the development and innovation of the company’s products in lines including O Organics, Lucerne, Open Nature and Signature.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

PepsiCo's Q1 earnings bubble over analyst expectations

The beverage giant posted earnings of $1.32 billion, an uptick analysts say stems from cost-cutting efforts and strong snack performance. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 26, 2017

New products sweeten Hershey's Q1 earnings

In new CEO Michelle Buck's first earnings call, the chocolate giant reported quarterly net sales are up 2.8% over last year as innovation and cost-cutting efforts take hold.

By Megan Poinski • April 26, 2017

Bai boosts Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings

The beverage company's sales posted a slight increase — $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to $1.49 billion last year — as the investment in the superfruit drink appears to be paying off.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017

Giant Eagle gets chainwide sustainability certification

All of the Midwest chain's stores have completed the course that helps them quantify and reduce their electric and water uses and waste output.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017