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  • Eat Fit Go RTE meal store plans four-state expansion

    The Omaha-based health food store, which sells healthy, pre-made fresh meals daily, will roll out new locations in Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota and Oklahoma.

    By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017
  • New Austin store revamps Whole Foods 365 concept

    The millennial-focused spinoff chain's first Texas location features two full-service restaurants to try to attract more shoppers.

    By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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. 

    By Food Dive staff
  • Dole Food plans return to Wall Street with IPO

    The company, one of the world's top banana and pineapple producers, was taken private in November 2013 by its CEO for $1.2 billion.

    By April 25, 2017
  • Tyson to acquire AdvancePierre in $4.2B deal

    The merger would bring the ready-to-eat sandwiches, entrees and snacks maker together with one of the leading meat producers.

    By April 25, 2017
  • Supervalu reports improved Q4 earnings, beats analyst expectations

    The wholesale retailer had earnings of $2.91 billion for the quarter, up 0.6% from the year-ago period, and a profit of $0.13 EPS.

    By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017
  • Another Mondelez exec is leaving: CMO announces her departure

    Dana Anderson marks the third high-level exit in the last two months — not counting the search to find a replacement for CEO Irene Rosenfeld.

    By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017
  • Wal-Mart debuts the 'Crotilla,' an exclusive croissant-tortilla mashup

    The pastry hybrid, which can be used for breakfast sandwiches, pizzas or desserts, is generating a lot of buzz on social media — but will it draw shoppers to stores?

    By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Why mega-mergers alone won't solve the food industry's growth problems

    Struggling for growth, major food brands like Coca-Cola, General Mills and Campbell Soup have recently been touted in M&A rumors. But deal making won't address the underlying challenges.

    By April 25, 2017
  • Albertsons is the latest suitor potentially interested in buying Whole Foods

    The grocery retailer is in preliminary talks with its bankers about acquiring Whole Foods, according to anonymous sources interviewed by the Financial Times.

    By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2017
  • Fresh Market to shutter five stores and introduce new format to other outlets

    The announcement comes about a year after the specialty grocer said it would close 18 locations, including all of its operations in Texas, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.

    By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017
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    Coca-Cola to escalate cost cuts as earnings fizzle

    The report comes as James Quincey takes over as CEO next week with a promise to remake the iconic soda maker into "a total beverage company."

    By April 25, 2017
  • Analyst: Latino grocery stores likely to see more deals

    As the Hispanic population grows and cultural pride increases, grocery retailers may cater to this sought-after demographic.

    By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017
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    A Balancing Act: Does getting acquired tarnish the health halo of better-for-you brands?

    As major manufacturers add smaller brands to their portfolios, they can either use them to boost their potential or contribute to their demise.

    By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017
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    GoPuff delivery service expands market, puts pressure on brick-and-mortar stores

    The company's array of grocery, electronic and office supply products, which are delivered in 30 minutes or fewer, are now available in the Atlanta area. 

    By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017
  • Swedish Chef professes love for cooking spray PAM in new ads

    The Muppet favorite is no stranger to television commercials after appearing in spots for Bounty five years ago.

    By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017
  • Danone looks to WhiteWave to boost sales as yogurt slips

    The company intends to create a new division, dubbed DanoneWave, to include the newly acquired and fresh dairy products businesses.

    By Caroline Macdonald • April 21, 2017
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    Wal-Mart is slashing prices and deepening deflation woes for retailers

    The move by the world’s largest retailer is cutting its own profits but growing its market share, putting pressure on Kroger, Target and others.

    By Jeff Wells • April 21, 2017
  • D's Naturals gets new CEO with General Mills lineage

    301 INC, the business development and venture capital unit of the food manufacturing giant, recently invested in the maker of low sugar plant-based No Cow protein bars.

    By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017
  • Kellogg sees the future with cost-cutting VR store simulations

    The company uses a cloud-based virtual store to boost sales, increase efficiencies and show managers what branded displays will look like in each retailer's format. 

    By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017
  • Analyst: Kroger takeover of Whole Foods makes sense

    A merger between the two grocery companies comes amid rumors of an Albertsons - Sprouts deal.

    By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017
  • Growth in private store brands poised to accelerate through 2022

    Kantar Retail grocery analyst Diana Sheehan said an increase in millennial shoppers and coastal retailers' private label products will drive sales.

    By Jeff Wells • April 21, 2017
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    Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive

    Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.

    By April 20, 2017
  • Southern Living serves up its own line of RTE meals

    The meals are inspired by classic comfort foods and will be available in select grocery stores and via AmazonFresh next week.

    By Doug Harris • April 20, 2017
  • Snack brands go to court over popcorn trademark dispute

    Skinnypop owner Amplify Snack Brands claims that Snyder's-Lance will infringe on its legal rights if UK brand Metcalfe's Skinny is sold in the U.S.

    By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017
  • Central Grocers will sell Strack & Van Til locations and close 9 Ultra Foods

    The Indiana-based company that owns the regional grocery chains is getting out of the competitive Chicago area.

    By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017