Better-for-you jerky takes a bigger bite of snacks market

Sales of the popular treat, which topped $1 billion last year, are poised for growth due to its slimmed-down ingredients list, portability and hip new flavors.

By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2018

Ingredion CEO: 'Food anywhere' trend is putting pressure on ingredients makers

Jim Zallie said on-the-go consumption habits are pushing companies like his to find ways to maintain product texture, heat and appearance throughout the eating experience.  

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 1, 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.  

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Aldi will place outposts inside Kohl's stores

The discounter will open up to 10 pilot locations inside the fashion retailer this year, Kohl’s CEO Kevin Mansell said during an earnings call Thursday.

By Jeff Wells • March 1, 2018

Kroger raises gun-buying age to 21 at Fred Meyer stores

The move follows similar decisions from Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting last month.

By Jeff Wells • March 1, 2018

Oatmeal makers wake up to consumer demand for breakfast convenience

Quaker Oats and Bob's Red Mill are among the manufacturers of the popular morning food, already known for its healthy benefits, that have introduced portable on-the-go cups.

By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2018

PepsiCo takes vending machine brand Hello Goodness online

The soda giant plans to use the platform to test out new products, increase its presence in the better-for-you snacking space and expand its e-commerce efforts.

By Erika Kincaid • March 1, 2018

CEO Boer: Ahold Delhaize is 'well ahead' of e-commerce competition

The retailer's chief executive said he is optimistic about the company’s competitive position because of its experience with home delivery through its Peapod unit.

By Dan Alaimo • March 1, 2018

AB InBev's earnings climb 8.2% despite US volume losses

The beer giant also posted declining sales in North America, driven by share losses in its Budweiser and Bud Light brands.

By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2018

Report: Grocery openings declined 28.8% last year

Major chains are curbing growth and focusing on existing stores, while grocery-anchored shopping centers are expanding.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 28, 2018

Coca-Cola cutting up to 350 management positions

The beverage giant plans to start laying some people off on Wednesday, with the rest of the job cuts coming during the next few months as part of a company-wide reorganization.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2018

B&G Foods' sales lag forecast, company remains on the lookout for deals

The New Jersey-based food manufacturer posted strong results in its Green Giant frozen products division in 2017, but faced challenges in maple syrup and its Ortega brand.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2018

Hormel Foods CEO: 'We haven't stopped looking' for acquisitions

Jim Snee, whose firm spent $1.4 billion on three deals in 2017, said the company's M&A targets include businesses that are global, multi-cultural, on-the-go and focused on health.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 28, 2018

Perfect Day, a maker of cow-free dairy proteins, raises $24.7M in funding

The ag-tech startup has patented its production process, which involves taking food-grade yeast and adding DNA sequences from dairy cows to create ingredients found in milk. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2018

Report: Dick Boer will step down as Ahold Delhaize CEO

Frans Muller, the former Delhaize CEO, may soon take the top job. European news reports have given few clues as to the reason for the change.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 27, 2018

Dean Foods announces 'right-sizing' initiative as Q4 sales slide

While the Texas-based producer of DairyPure, TruMoo and Organic Valley hasn't addressed it, the plan "to consolidate its plant network" is likely to involve a reduction in its workforce. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2018

As CPGs struggle, McCormick CEO calls flavor demand a 'tailwind' for company

McCormick's sales are projected to increase 12% to 14% during its current fiscal year — an enviable growth rate in the food and beverage space. 

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2018

Taking the fight to Amazon, Sam's Club partners with Instacart

The deal increases the Walmart division's e-commerce footprint as it refocuses in the wake of 63 store closures announced in January.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

Meal-planning app expands into disease prevention

PlateJoy, which partners with Instacart, added a weight-tracking and virtual-coaching app to its personalized meal planning platform so people with prediabetes might avoid developing the disease.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

Instacart withheld tips and overcharged some customers due to system glitch

In a blog post, CEO Apoorva Mehta said the bug impacted less than 1% of shoppers, and that the company will repay those impacted.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2018

Califia Farms expands reach in plant-based segment with drinkable yogurt

The maker of almond milk is optimistic its new product containing probiotics and catering to on-the-go consumers concerned about what is in the food they eat will be a hit this spring.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018

Brookshire Grocery buying 8 Louisiana Winn-Dixie stores

The transaction could be the first sale for the beleaguered Southeastern Grocers' subsidiary Bi-Lo, which is reportedly heading for another bankruptcy.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 26, 2018

Sugar's future tastes sweet despite health push, competing sweeteners

The U.S. is the largest consumer of the ingredient in the world, but that hasn't stopped CPG companies from reducing their use of the carbohydrate or altering it as people try to eat healthier.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018

Despite its name, Campbell Soup CEO says it's more than 'a one-trick pony'

In an interview at CAGNY, Denise Morrison said the CPG manufacturer once considered renaming the company to better reflect its breadth of products, which include snacks, organic and fresh foods in demand with consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2018

Naked brand reaches for a piece of the snacks market

This rollout is the latest big move in the bar category following Mars' acquisition of a minority stake in Kind and Kellogg's purchase of the company that makes RXBar.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 23, 2018

General Mills to pay $8B for Blue Buffalo natural pet food maker

The acquisition, expected to close by the end of May, would make the food giant the leader in the U.S. natural pet food category.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 23, 2018