Shiver me timbers! Hershey buys Pirate Brands for $420M

The confectioner takes another step in its transformation into an "innovative snacking powerhouse" by acquiring a successful B&G Foods brand that was not up for sale. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2018

Albertsons names Jim Donald CEO

The current president and chief operating officer will take over for Bob Miller, who will stay on as the company’s chairman of the board.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 12, 2018

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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. 

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Stater Bros. to sell its pharmacy business to CVS

The California-based grocer's move away from the business could signal a turn in supermarket health trends, as well as the healthcare segment's volatility.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 12, 2018

Event preview: Sarah Alter on 'When Women Lead'

President & CEO of the Network of Executive Women shares why female leadership in retail is good for business.  

Sept. 11, 2018

Amid trucking shortage, Walmart doubles spending on drivers

The retailer plans to offer referral bonuses, reduce the onboarding process and broadcast its first national TV ad to attract recruits. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 11, 2018

Kraft Heinz CEO: We want to get behind brands that can get bigger than themselves

Bernardo Hees said during a Sept. 5 presentation the company is looking to invest in lines with both geographic reach and the potential to cross into other food and beverage categories.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2018

Eataly offers paid parental leave to all employees

The gourmet grocer, one of the only in the industry to offer employees this benefit, could start a trend if the move helps attract and retain high-quality talent. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2018

Häagen-Dazs tests geo-targeted, on-demand delivery

The General Mills brand has an app that enables ice cream to be sent to a customer's exact location, and allows users to track deliveries in real time. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 10, 2018

We go GMO: A look at companies that tout their genetically modified products

While some food companies are reformulating ahead of the new labeling law, others are doubling down on their use of biologically engineered ingredients — and proudly telling the world about it.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018

GMO ingredients doing the Impossible: Q&A with David Lipman

Yes, the Impossible Burger's magic ingredient, plant-based heme, is genetically modified. But the company's chief science officer tells Food Dive that consumers care more about the way their product tastes and what it does for the planet.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018

Amazon Go expands its reach to New York City

The store, which the company confirmed last week but did not name an opening date, will be the company’s sixth overall location and the third to be located outside of Seattle.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 10, 2018

Aldi aims to add more than 1,000 jobs in tight labor market

The hiring spree is part of the discount retailer's $5.3 billion expansion plan that includes adding 25,000 employees by 2022. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 10, 2018

Green Zebra Grocery plans West Coast expansion

The Oregon chain of healthy convenience stores wants to build as many as 100 locations from San Diego to Seattle by 2023.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 10, 2018

Perdue Farms is the latest company to target plant-based meat alternatives

Chairman Jim Perdue told Bloomberg the company is looking at a variety of non-meat options as potential additions to its chicken and turkey portfolio.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 10, 2018

Weis Markets targeted by short seller firm

Spruce Point Capital Management claims the Pennsylvania-based chain has used "aggressive accounting changes" to boost its financial results.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2018

Whole Foods workers aim to unionize

Employees hope to address conditions they claim have worsened since Amazon's takeover. Both the grocer and Amazon have a history of quashing such efforts.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 7, 2018

FreshDirect CEO abruptly steps down

Jason Ackerman leaves after 20 years atop the company he helped start. He will be replaced by co-founder David McInerney.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2018

PepsiCo forms accelerator program in the US

This marks the snack and beverage company's third major investment in the incubator space this year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 7, 2018

As consumers go digital, Hershey makes e-commerce a priority

Executives at the candy and snack company said online sales are riddled with challenges, including spurring impulse buys and shipping chocolate during the hot summer.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 7, 2018

Is climate change a threat to world's cocoa supply?

With challenges looming, Nestlé, Lindt, Mars, Mondelez and Barry Callebaut have all ramped up their investments and pledges tied to sustainability of the popular crop.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2018

Efforts to curtail dairy consumption should be reconsidered

Researchers found the category was associated with a 2% lower risk of death from any cause, while consuming mostly cheese led to an 8% drop in mortality.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2018

MillerCoors eliminates 350 sales jobs as part of reorganization

The company said the cuts are part of its effort to get business "back on track" as the beer manufacturer struggles with falling sales and changing consumer preferences.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 6, 2018

Kellogg challenges lawsuit claiming its cereals contain 'toxic' sugar levels

The company is disputing the class distinction of the suit, while arguing the sweetener found in Frosted Mini-Wheats, Smart Start and Raisin Bran is an ingredient "the body indisputably requires."

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 6, 2018

Discarded Smucker baking brands reorganized into new company

The new company called Hometown Food, which oversees the Pillsbury, Hungry Jack and Martha White brands, is being run by former executives at Kraft, Mondelez and TreeHouse Foods.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 6, 2018

Nestlé may find goldenberry is the next superfood

The fruit, which is known for its health benefits and versatility as an ingredient in baked goods, salads or eaten by itself, is closely related to the tomato.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2018