Grocery giant Kroger tries on a new outfit with apparel line

The company hired Joe Mimran, the acclaimed designer and the mind behind Loblaws' Joe Fresh brand, to create the signature clothing brand called Dip.

By Krishna Thakker • July 10, 2018

PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by strong snack performance

The Frito-Lay division saw revenue climb 4% for the period while its North American beverage unit slumped, marking four consecutive periods of decline. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 10, 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

Target takes on Halo Top with its own low-calorie, high-protein ice cream

The retailer is the latest company to copy the frozen foods maker that has become the No. 1 pint seller in the U.S.

By Patti Zarling • July 10, 2018

Striking a balance between pricing and provenance

Kieran Forsey, CEO of private brand grocery specialist Solutions for Retail Brands, explains why "clean and clear" labeling is a key weapon in the battle of the supermarkets.

By Kieran Forsey • July 9, 2018

Walmart taps outsiders for customer, marketing roles

Executives from American Express and TripAdvisor will arrive this summer to help the retail giant better connect with shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2018

Tariffs hit cheesemakers struggling with low prices, record surplus

There are few options available from the government to help the industry, so producers will have to wait it out or may be forced to exit the space.

By Cathy Siegner • July 9, 2018

Hershey's, Oreo and M&M's among 10 brands most trusted by millennials, Gen Z

The three legacy brands have built strong customer loyalty due in large part to consistent quality and investment in product innovation. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 9, 2018

Grow, Amazon Go: Retailer adding a second Seattle location

The store, which is slated to open this fall, will be 70% bigger than the original one located a mile away.

By Jeff Wells • July 6, 2018

Target automating cash-counting at stores

The merchant is adding 500 of the machines to stores in August, and more by the end of 2018, to give employees more time to work with customers.

By Corinne Ruff • July 6, 2018

Transparency at the core: Quinn Snacks tells consumers exactly where their ingredients originate

The snack brand strives to have on-demand information that is "three layers deep" — the name of the farmers, the location of the farm, and the processes used to grow and harvest the product.

By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2018

Target narrows pricing gap with Walmart

The retailer is getting aggressive on price when it comes to household essentials, matching or beating Walmart.com on several items.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2018

General Mills creates buzz with Amazon Prime Day cereal promo

The CPG company is offering a free box of Honey Nut Cheerios for qualifying consumers who use Prime Pantry, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Prime Now. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 6, 2018

Brew Dr. says 'Yes we can' to new kombucha packaging

The Oregon maker of the fermented drink is the first to use aluminum for the beverage, increasing its portability to places such as beaches and parks.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 6, 2018

Retaliatory tariffs taking toll on Hershey, Campbell Soup and other CPGs

The company's confectionary products and TreeHouse Foods' salad dressings are among those items being hit after Canada imposed levies on U.S. goods.

By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2018

Do refined ingredients count as GMOs?

According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, if they are excluded from the new labeling law, 78% fewer products will have the disclosure.

By Megan Poinski • July 5, 2018

Food Investment: Is there a 'right' time to invest?

As venture firms pay more attention to young food and beverage manufacturers, Filipp Chebotarev discusses four things they should consider before purchasing a stake in a company. 

By Filipp Chebotarev • July 5, 2018

King of the grill: Beef burgers reign supreme as turkey, plant-based options gain sizzle

The USDA expects consumption of red meat to reach 110.9 pounds per person this year, up from 108.2 pounds in 2017.

By Christopher Doering • July 3, 2018

Kroger's digital shelves stock up on sustainability benefits

The technology will require fewer printed price tags, run on renewable energy and allow stores to turn down their overhead lighting. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 3, 2018

Califia Farms raises $50M to expand, promote launch of non-dairy products

The plant-based beverage maker plans to boost production and market innovations in non-dairy creamers, cold-brew coffees and probiotic dairy-free yogurt beverages.

By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2018

H-E-B uncorks booze delivery across Texas

The beloved grocery chain will initially offer the service in four cities, before expanding it to 26 more with free delivery on beer and wine orders through Labor Day. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 3, 2018

Seattle's PCC plans to go plastic-free in deli by 2022

The country’s largest natural co-op grocer says it goes through 5 million single-use containers in the department every year.

By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2018

Are shoppers ready to stop for Amazon Go?

While the e-commerce giant is expanding its cashierless store beyond its Seattle home, a survey shows there is some trepidation about the concept, especially among baby boomers.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 2, 2018

Can 'Bob's Burgers'-themed meals help Blue Apron?

The limited-edition kits, which include three recipes inspired by the TV show, follow the struggling company's partnership with celebrity cookbook author Chrissy Teigen. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 2, 2018

HelloFresh hints at extending into ready-made meals

Co-founder Thomas Griesel told a German newspaper there is a "very big market niche" for fully prepared offerings and called the current choices "questionable."

By Alicia Kelso • July 2, 2018

Activist investor Daniel Loeb presses Nestlé to split, divest units

The hedge fund operator, which took a more than $3 billion stake in the Swiss company a year ago, is pushing for faster change at the food maker amid shifting consumer tastes.

By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2018