Conagra sales rise amid strong growth in snacks and frozen foods

Purchases like Angie's Boomchickapop, attention to branding and renovation of some of its older products and segments are benefiting the CPG giant.

By Megan Poinski • June 27, 2018

Produce groups balk at Kroger's new 90-day payment policy

Suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables are worried they could lose repayment protections under federal law if they go along with Kroger's plan, which kicks in Aug. 1.

By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2018

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Conagra buying Pinnacle Foods for $10.9B in cash and stock

The purchase unifies the makers of Marie Callender's and Birds Eye, creating a frozen foods powerhouse with greater scale in the rapidly growing space. 

By Christopher Doering • June 27, 2018

Packaged Teavana products are coming to grocery shelves

The goal is for Starbucks to make the premium teas more accessible to buyers who may not want to go to a specialty store.

By Patti Zarling • June 26, 2018

Reddi-wip goes non-dairy with almond and coconut varieties

Conagra's new versions of the popular whipped topping contain 10 calories per serving and no artificial flavors or preservatives.

By Cathy Siegner • June 26, 2018

Investors pressure Big Food to reduce plastic packaging use

The Plastic Solutions Investors Alliance, which has 25 investors managing more than $1 trillion in assets, said a failure to change risks "exposing companies to reputational damage."

By Cathy Siegner • June 26, 2018

Amazon Prime savings expands to all Whole Foods stores

The online giant's discounts could double Whole Foods' customer base during the next 5 to 10 years, an RBC tech analyst told CNBC.

By Krishna Thakker • June 26, 2018

Kroger and Home Chef aim to have meal kits in stores this summer

Home Chef's chief revenue officer Rich DeNardis told Food Dive the company's data-mining and R&D capabilities will fuel innovation across the retailer's prepared foods offerings. 

By Jeff Wells • June 26, 2018

Publix's approach to real estate provides cost-saving advantages

The chain is buying up stores and shopping centers where its grocery locations are anchored — a move that generates tax breaks and offers more control over co-tenants and competition.  

By Alicia Kelso • June 26, 2018

Canada's 'better for you' food and beverage sector presents big opportunity for investors

Ideas and chances for investment are everywhere up north, explains PR professional Steve Campbell.

By Steve Campbell • June 26, 2018

Ocado will give Kroger added flexibility, take pressure off stores

In addition to home delivery, automated warehouses will help the supermarket chain fulfill its store pickup orders as demand rises, CEO Rodney McMullen said during a conference call last week.

By Jeff Wells • June 25, 2018

Hain Celestial's CEO to step down as takeover rumors swirl

Irwin D. Simon, who founded the natural and organic giant 25 years ago, will become non-executive chairman of the board after a replacement is selected.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 25, 2018

Why Danone plans to buy up to 25 food startups

The French company wants acquisitions that focus on heath, sustainability, plant-based protein and other on-trend areas.

By Patti Zarling • June 25, 2018

Mile high? Molson Coors generating buzz with possible cannabis investment

A move by the Denver-based brewing giant would make it the second major beer producer to enter the marijuana segment, joining Constellation Brands.

By Cathy Siegner • June 25, 2018

Dollar General goes on a hiring spree

The company aims to fill 7,000 management positions this year, but a tight labor market could challenge this plan.

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2018

Supervalu adds home delivery for wholesale customers via Instacart

The retailer/wholesaler will offer the e-commerce service to the more than 3,000 independent stores and other retailers it supplies.

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2018

Vita Coco's parent company acquires natural energy drink Runa

Can the line of organic beverages that give consumers a boost from Amazon guayasa leaves match the success of the coconut water brand? 

By Jessi Devenyns • June 22, 2018

Kraft Heinz SVP Michelle St. Jacques on creating noise that furthers a brand

In an interview at Cannes Lions, the head of brand and R&D talked about recent successes like Country Time Legal-Ade and the importance of “really strong listening.”

By Chantal Tode • June 22, 2018

Millennial dining habits could spell trouble for food companies

According to a UBS report, delivery apps and online ordering could become the norm for the generation, leaving fewer people preparing meals at home.

By Cathy Siegner • June 22, 2018

Conagra approaches Pinnacle Foods again about a deal, reports say

A tie-up between the food giants would bring the owners of Marie Callender's and Birds Eye under one roof as consumer demand for frozen items increases.

By Christopher Doering • June 22, 2018

FDA approves 8 ingredients to boost fiber counts

The agency said it may approve additional options to help people consume more of the substance. The average person only gets about half of the 28 grams recommended.

By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2018

Kroger tops earnings expectations with strong Q1 report

After a challenging fiscal 2017, recent initiatives are showing signs of paying off as the company focuses on cost controls, operational efficiencies and directing free cash flow into promising investments.

By Jeff Wells • June 21, 2018

AB InBev debuts first blockchain-based mobile ad campaign

Bud Light, Budweiser and other brands are leveraging Kiip's Single Ledger solution to get a clearer reconciliation of campaign performance data.

By Robert Williams • June 21, 2018

Supermarkets post dismal human rights scores in Oxfam study

Walmart had the highest score at 17%. The poverty-centered charity says retailers need to improve transparency around food sourcing and demonstrate respect for labor and human rights.

By Krishna Thakker • June 21, 2018

Google your groceries: Tech giant debuts powerful search, purchase and delivery features

The new advertising program allows retailers to leverage the company's well-known features — while it takes a cut of the transactions. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 21, 2018