Functional benefits, convenience give jolt to ready-to-drink cold coffee

The segment is rapidly growing as people look to antioxidants, added probiotics and other innovations in the popular beverage, according to a Mintel study.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

McCormick benefits from demand for global flavor

Double-digit sales increases led by the company's acquisition of French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce show a bright future for the flavors and spices giant.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

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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.  

By Food Dive staff

Conagra earnings miss expectations, sending stock tumbling

The Chicago CPG firm said costs incurred from its string of acquisitions and divestitures have weighed on profits.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 27, 2018

Foster Farms to put QR codes on all fresh chicken packaging

The new technology called DORI — an acronym for deals, origin, recipes and information —  addresses consumer demand to know more about food.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 26, 2018

What's in a name, anyway? Kroger rebrands ClickList

The company decided to call it Grocery Pickup to better inform shoppers about the service and what it offers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2018

Spangler Candy buys most popular Necco brands

The Ohio-based candy maker said it will renovate 20 acres of adjacent business property and start manufacturing Sweethearts, Necco wafers and Canada Mints.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 25, 2018

Dunkin Donuts introduces new line of canned coffee

The chain's Shot in the Dark drinks bolsters its foothold in the RTD segment as consumer demand for gourmet coffee and convenience grows.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 25, 2018

Costco's in-house poultry production signals a new supply chain approach

The wholesaler's new plant will help maintain the rock-bottom prices of its beloved rotisserie chicken, and may spur other retailers to take control of their resource networks.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 24, 2018

Home delivery competition intensifies as Postmates secures more funding

The $300 million round of funding is expected to help the company reach its goal of covering more than 70% of U.S. households by the end of this year. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 24, 2018

Face time: Publix allows employees to sport beards

For decades, the grocer allowed only mustaches, but pressure from employees and customers — including a petition that garnered more than 18,000 signatures — persuaded it to change the policy.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 24, 2018

Nestlé considers selling skin health lines

Analyst estimates for the unit, which includes the Cetaphil and Proactiv brands, range from $4.1 billion to $6.8 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 21, 2018

Tyson Foods reduces worker injuries, illnesses with VR safety training

Employee training in the food processing industry can be hard to get right — and employee health often rides on its effectiveness.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 21, 2018

Independent specialty grocers hold their ground against national retailers

Small-scale specialty stores are feeling the pressure on pricing, but say they offer higher standards and a better overall experience for shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 21, 2018

UNFI's Q4 profits fall due to freight costs, customer mix

The wholesaler's revenue for the quarter rose 10.7% to $2.59 billion, but earnings per share came in at 76 cents — below the 86 cents Wall Street projected.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 21, 2018

Kid-focused meal kit maker Yumble raises $7M

The funding, lead by Krave Jerky founder Jon Sebastiani and Danone Manifesto Ventures, will fuel the company's marketing efforts and a national expansion.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 21, 2018

JUST partners with Brinc for Asian food tech accelerator

The San Francisco-based manufacturer will give those chosen by the Hong Kong-based venture group access to its R&D pipeline, materials and data to create new products for consumers there. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2018

Firmenich will acquire Senomyx, enters into distribution deal with Layn

The San Diego-based acquired company develops flavors and high-intensity sweeteners, while the Chinese firm produces monk fruit and stevia extracts and other functional botanicals.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018

PureCircle sues SweeGen over stevia patent

The complaint claims the company infringed on a legally protected method of making Reb M, the glycoside inside the sweetener's leaf that produces a sugar-like taste with zero calories.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018

Grocers help the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence

Retailers are opening as soon as they are able and stepping up to support relief efforts.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 20, 2018

How might Amazon's cashier-free store blitz impact supermarkets?

Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported that the company plans to build as many as 3,000 locations similar to its Go stores by 2021.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 20, 2018

Instacart CEO says the company needs to improve its relationship with workers

At the Code Commerce conference in New York City, Apoorva Mehta admitted the grocery delivery service has made mistakes and that bettering relations with its 50,000 shoppers is a "core focus."

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 20, 2018

Hershey launches new mobile insights center for retailers

The new 53-foot tractor trailer has begun its tour across the U.S. to share the company's e-commerce findings and marketing strategies with stores. 

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 20, 2018

From DTC to IRL: Why Dirty Lemon is taking the retail plunge

The Instagram darling has thrived online, but CEO Zak Normandin believes the brand’s new cashierless "Drug Store" will yield stronger customer relationships — and better shopper data.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 20, 2018

Artisanal trend infiltrating the ingredients space

A 28% global CAGR in the sector during the past five years, according to Innova Market Insights research, has prompted more food and beverage manufacturers to expand their offerings.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018

Shipt's CMO on life with Target and the e-commerce site's future

Harley Butler said the four-year old delivery company is rapidly growing, with national expansion plans and a goal to sign up tens of thousands of new shoppers this year.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2018