New products catering to back-to-school shoppers flood the market

Food manufacturers like Stonyfield are introducing better-for-you snacks in convenient packaging to attract busy parents.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 21, 2018

Supervalu's retail store sales could incite a feeding frenzy

The company’s Cub Foods and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy locations will offer the rare opportunity to buy prime real estate in major markets.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 20, 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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PepsiCo pivots away from sugary drinks with $3.2B SodaStream buy

The acquisition expands the beverage giant's reach into healthier drinks that previously included kombucha and sparkling water.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 20, 2018

Hydrox accuses Oreo of hiding its cookies in stores

In a complaint filed with the FTC, the 110-year-old sandwich cookie maker says Mondelez leverages direct-to-store distribution to sabotage its product's shelf placement.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 20, 2018

Amazon gets in the pre-holiday spirit with private label grocery promotions

At a New York city pop-up last week, visitors walked through a mock kitchen filled with house brands such as Wickedly Prime snacks and holiday dinners that could be featured on Whole Foods' catering menu. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 20, 2018

Tyson to buy McDonald's chicken nugget supplier for $2.16B

Keystone Foods, a subsidiary of Marfrig Global Foods, is a major supplier of beef, chicken and fish products to the fast food giant.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 20, 2018

How will Gen Z's educated consumers impact food and grocery?

Although not major disruptors like millennials, this generation will demand even more from brands and retailers — so companies should prepare now. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2018

Hormel sells its Nebraska processing plant to hog farmer cooperative

The price of the deal hasn't been disclosed, but reflects how Big Food manufacturers are being pushed to seek nontraditional opportunities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 17, 2018

In the battle for grocery dominance, Walmart takes the upper hand

The mega-retailer's recent earnings showed it captures a quarter of the entire food market. No other entity even comes close.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 17, 2018

Better than Half Baked: Ben & Jerry's new CEO promises to boost activism

Unilever veteran Matthew McCarthy told The Wall Street Journal businesses must step up in a climate in which the public no longer trusts institutions.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 17, 2018

Shipt continues aggressive expansion into new markets

The company's new same-day delivery from Target and Hy-Vee in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and South Dakota is part of the plan to expand its reach by more than 30 million new households this year.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 16, 2018

Fresh foods and e-commerce boost Walmart's strong earnings

Riding an increase in consumer spending, the retail giant posted its strongest grocery comps in nine years, while online sales grew 40%.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 16, 2018

Kroger launches driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona

Beginning today, customers at a single Fry's location will be able to order delivery from Nuro autonomous vehicles for a $5.95 flat fee.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 16, 2018

The price is right: Why food, drink brands spend big money for celebrity endorsers

While stars have long pitched consumers to buy a product, shoppers now expect them to bring authenticity and believability along with their famous names.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 16, 2018

Constellation blazes trail in marijuana, investing $3.9B more in Canopy Growth

The maker of Corona and Modelo beer is increasing its ownership in the Canadian cannabis firm to 38%, a move that could keep it at the forefront of this budding industry. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 15, 2018

Heineken CFO: To do well in today's beer market, think locally

The fiscal head of the world's second-largest brewer told The Wall Street Journal they are focusing on brands with a defined personality and story.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 15, 2018

Kroger chops prices in Wisconsin stores

The company lowered costs for thousands of items at Pick n' Save, Metro Market and Copps stores, attempting to hold onto its lead in the state.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 15, 2018

Can Kroger's private label products succeed in China?

The grocer announced Tuesday it will begin selling dietary supplements and store brands like Simple Truth on Alibaba's Tmall marketplace.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 15, 2018

Workers gain raises as Big Food struggles to fill processing jobs

Finder.com said these employees received one of the largest pay increases in 2017 with the median salary rising to $35,152, a jump of 23.6% from a year earlier.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 15, 2018

Blue Apron's recipe for growth? Quick meals, better data and a dash of delivery

Following a steep drop in subscribers, the embattled meal kit company’s CEO outlined a plan to expand its customer base and deepen engagement.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2018

Despite challenges, breakfast has pathways for growth

To drive strong sales across demographics in the morning foods category, Packaged Facts said manufacturers should highlight product nutrition and convenience.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 14, 2018

Coca-Cola takes stake in BodyArmor in effort to unseat Gatorade

The beverage giant paid an undisclosed amount for a portion of the sports drink startup, with an option to take full ownership in the future.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2018

HelloFresh won't break even until 2019

The German meal-kit provider will instead use profits to expand its offerings and continue boosting its customer count.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 14, 2018

Will high trucking costs eventually run over food companies' ability to grow?

Rising fees and a shortage of drivers have hit the industry hard, and the challenges show no signs of letting up.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2018

H-E-B will turn underperforming Houston store into an e-commerce hub

The Texas retailer is the latest to repurpose space at a brick-and-mortar location for online shopping, joining Ahold Delhaize and Walmart's Sam's Club.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2018