Corporate Operations: Page 249
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Food deflation continues to weigh on retail
When prices bounce back, retailers need to strategize ways to reacquaint shoppers with normal costs.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Post shows mixed earnings for Q1
Post Holdings reported a 0.1% increase in net sales to $1.25 billion for the fiscal first quarter 2017, but net sales were lower than the same period last year.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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How will Aldi and Lidl battle for shoppers?
The two European discounters are making moves on the U.S. market and use different strategies to lure customers and keep prices low.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Why Nestle USA is moving its headquarters from California to the Washington, D.C. area
Better access to institutions of government could help the company get its voice heard and perspectives considered as major regulations are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Transparent canned goods hit store shelves
Are McCall Farms' new RTE vegetable cans going to be considered a fad, or is this a strong step toward more transparency?
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How catering to ethnic populations can spice up shopping and profits
Increasing the proportion of ethnic food items offered in-store — and even focusing on a single cultural cuisine — is a popular strategy with retailers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2011). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/5707774275.
How will a video of pork abuse impact Hormel?
Hormel and pork producers The Maschhoffs launched an investigation after the group Mercy for Animals released undercover video of pigs being castrated without pain killers.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 1, 2017 -
FDA
Food safety testing slows down with Trump's hiring freeze
Results on pathology samples submitted to the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service are expected to be delayed at least through March 3.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Peanut butter jelly time: Smucker announces new Uncrustables factory in Colorado
A Colorado facility will produce popular snack-meal, which has seen a sales increase of nearly 2,000% since 2000, in 2019.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
What do grocery mergers really mean for stores?
Two years after the merger with Safeway, Albertsons reports growth in stores and jobs, but the reality is a bit more complicated.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on January 31, 2017
Deep DiveA Balancing Act: How brand mash-ups make delicious innovations — and profits
From Dunkin' Donuts Pop-Tarts to Special K Crustless Quiche, well-known brands are joining forces to cook up new products that are still familiar to the consumer.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Trump's refugee restrictions could hurt the meat industry
About one-third of the meat packing industry's labor force is foreign-born and many workers are refugees.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Does Tesco's purchase of a wholesaler point the way for supermarket growth?
The European supermarket chain recently acquired Booker Group, the UK’s leading wholesaler, for $4.6 billion.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2017 -
FDA blasts Aspen Hills for 'not taking aggressive action' to prevent listeria contamination
The agency has taken a firm stance against the cookie dough manufacturer responsible for widespread recalls.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2017 -
USDA
Can Nestle sweeten Nesquik's appeal by cutting its sugar?
The popular drink mix underwent a reformulation and is getting a makeover.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Oprah lends her star power to Kraft Heinz Mealtime Stories
The joint venture, which is coming later this year, plans to make nutritious products more accessible.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Why Wegmans is selling prepared 'power meals'
The grocery retailer already caters to convenience-oriented consumers with in-store buffets, but these products will bolster its healthy image.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
USDA
Report: Food companies placing more focus on animal welfare
An assessment by a group committed to ethical treatment of livestock found 73% of companies have formal policies in place.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Why grocery stores will have a harder time getting retail space in 2017
A study from the CBRE Group shows demand is high and available space is low, putting the squeeze on low-margin food retailers.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Is Hungryroot's data-heavy innovation model the future of food?
The plant-based company raised $7.7 million to continue its push to make comfort food guilt-free.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Atkins retools its message for sugar-focused consumers
The new "hidden sugar" campaign puts a modern spin on the once-popular low-carbohydrate diet plan.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Why retail simplicity is a powerful innovation trend
Aldi and Lidl lead Siegel+Gale's Global Brand Simplicity Index 2017, with Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Publix and Wal-Mart making the top 100.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Is Campbell's 'culinary trendscape' a blueprint for its 2017 products?
The report says the year's most popular flavors and ingredients will include marine greens, coconut and curry.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Diageo toasts higher profits and sales in latest report
The Britain-based spirits company saw increases of 4.4%, buoyed by organic growth and the devaluation of the pound.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 28, 2015
Deep DiveWill Amazon Prime Now help online grocery grow, or is it a deal with the devil?
Are the opportunities of partnering with the online retail giant worth the risks to brick-and-mortar grocery stories?
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2017
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