Corporate Operations: Page 261
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Dean Foods sees Q4 earnings growth, but expects future milk volume declines
The dairy distributor has been focusing on other lines of business, including premium ice cream and organic milk.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Lidl to open first 20 US stores in summer 2017
The highly-anticipated German discount grocery will move into the U.S. grocery market later this year.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow GLP-1s are shaking up snacking
Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.
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Kraft Heinz's sales fall while profits rise
The growth in earnings despite the decline in sales reflects the results of the company's cost-savings initiatives since the 2015 megamerger.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
KIND CEO pledges $25M for transparency to Feed the Truth
The new organization aimed at improving public health by making truth and integrity the foremost values in the food system.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Once Danone's acquisition of WhiteWave is complete, will its profits pick up?
The world's yogurt leader forecast its slowest earnings gain since 2014.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Health-conscious consumers brought SodaStream explosive growth in Q4
The countertop carbonation machine maker tripled its earnings and had record-setting numbers in fourth-quarter sales.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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PepsiCo's Q4 earnings bubble despite flat soda industry sales
In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the beverage giant revealed that 45% of its revenue comes from "guilt-free" snack and beverage products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Survey: Independent grocery shoppers are happier than those at big chains
Independent stores have more of the locally grown produce and transparency measures today's consumer wants in a food retailer.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Rosie e-commerce platform brings online SNAP payments to independent stores
The app, which is part of USDA's pilot program, is drawing interest from many retailers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Why is a grocery store converting full-time positions to part-time?
The gig economy, where trained workers work part-time and go from job to job, is the new normal — and some experts say it increases productivity.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
How can groceries expand in a tight real estate market?
Lucky’s Market is taking advantage of retail space opportunity to expand in Florida.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Dr Pepper Snapple gains in Q4 earnings, thanks to Bai buy
Water and better-for-you drinks buoyed the company's earnings report, while sales of its namesake soda and juice dropped off.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2017 -
How Wegmans and Publix earned top reputations
The two grocery chains rank at #2 and #3 for The Harris Poll's list of companies with the best corporate reputations in the U.S.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Molson Coors profit hops to $98.7M in Q4
Molson Coors has struggled in recent quarters as consumer demand has waned in its target markets, but the company's completed acquisition of the MillerCoors brand portfolio promises good things ahead.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Regional grocer shows e-commerce isn't just for large companies
Ridley’s Family Markets announced an e-commerce platform that offers in-store pickup and delivery for many shoppers in rural communities.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Flowers Foods saw sales blossom in 2016
Solid performances from new acquisitions lead the manufacturer on a path to streamlining and cost savings.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Hain Celestial stock tanks after disclosing SEC investigation
The natural foods manufacturer and long speculated takeover target still hasn't been able to resolve accounting issues.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
No more Yellow 5: How manufacturers are making the natural colors switch
Products with artificial colors are likely to stall on grocery shelves because consumers demand ingredients from nature.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Products of the Year reveal 2017 food trends
Better-for-you formulas, natural product ingredients and products with a nostalgia factor were represented in the winners.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
How CPGs can improve topline growth
A report from the Hartman Group claims that portfolio rebalancing is the key to success.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
How four grocery retailers are winning at e-commerce
Wal-Mart, Kroger, H-E-B and ShopRite all have components of their e-commerce platforms that are worth emulating to build a digital shopper base.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms shareholders agree with board: Don't stop antibiotics use
A vote on phasing out drug use failed, showing agreement with the company's previous position.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Hershey futurists discuss what's next in retail
Lina Yang and Brian Kavanagh look at what consumers and technology are bringing to the table and try to make it happen at grocery stores across the country.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Why analysts say M&A will increase in 2017
While it's unlikely that anything the size of the Kraft Heinz merger is on the horizon, many say food and beverage companies are ready for some big moves.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
What grocery retailers can learn from the Wegmans store model
Stores should maximize convenience, but shouldn't overlook the power of quality customer service either.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 10, 2017
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