Food and beverage M&A will heat up this year, report says

The annual study from A.T. Kearney found that while deal volume and value dropped in 2017, political events and consumer trends point to more global transactions.

By Cathy Siegner • April 10, 2018

Brazilian firm buys majority stake in National Beef for nearly $1B

The purchase comes as the USDA says American consumption of red meat and poultry is projected to hit a record high of 222.2 pounds this year— a growing market Marfrig Global Foods wants to access. 

By Cathy Siegner • April 10, 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.

By Food Dive staff

SNAP overhaul could level another blow against retailers

Already contending with slim margins and intense competition, grocers also must face the possibility of losing food stamp dollars if cuts proposed by the Trump administration take effect.

By Jeff Wells • April 9, 2018

Earth Fare introduces globally inspired food line

The North Carolina-based natural and organic retailer is forging an adventurous culinary path with its globally sourced line of entrées and other food products.

By Cathy Siegner • April 9, 2018

How will consumers respond to PepsiCo's new water refilling machine?

The beverage giant is trying 30 Aquafina stations that provide both flavored sparkling and still water products. Some of the devices are charging for the liquid while others are giving it out for free.

By Cathy Siegner • April 9, 2018

UPDATE: Report: Supervalu working with adviser on a possible sale

The move comes as the retailer/wholesaler has faced mounting pressure from investor Blackwells Capital to sell off its assets.

By Cathy Siegner • April 9, 2018

A love letter to working in food

The industry is a satisfying, meaningful and everchanging ride, and Ryan Williams of RISE Brewing Co. writes why it's where he'll stay throughout his career.

By Ryan Williams • April 6, 2018

La Colombe looking to sell part of coffee company at $1B valuation

The premium brand, which is majority owned by Chobani yogurt founder Hamdi Ulukaya, has benefited from consumer demand for healthier drinks and convenience.

By Alicia Kelso • April 6, 2018

After a year of explosive growth, can Instacart keep its lead in grocery home delivery?

In an interview with Food Dive, chief business officer Nilam Ganenthiran said the company is focused on deepening relationships and driving more sales with its existing retailer partners.

By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2018

Campbell Soup names COO as part of sweeping reorganization

Luca Mignini will now oversee more than 90% of the company's product volume that includes snacks and soups, potentially positioning him as the successor to current CEO Denise Morrison.

By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2018

Jim Beam and Budweiser brewing up a limited-edition lager

The beverage will be made using two-row barley and aged on bourbon barrel staves. It will debut in September on the 85th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.

By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2018

Has the trend for edible glitter gone too far?

The decoration started out on cakes and cookies, but it has been added recently to beer, coffee, wine, bagels and even pizza in an effort to make food stand out on social media.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 5, 2018

Albertsons announces nationwide rollout for Plated meal kits

The retailer says it will introduce the kits to hundreds of its banner stores, including Safeway, Vons, Acme, Jewel-Osco and United Supermarkets.

By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2018

Dick Boer to retire as Ahold Delhaize CEO

The longtime company veteran will be replaced by Frans Muller, the current deputy CEO and chief integration officer.

By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2018

Smucker to buy Nutrish pet food maker for $1.7B, explore sale of US baking business

These transactions would give the jam maker a stronger foothold in animal products while allowing it to jettison slower-growing brands such as Pillsbury and Martha White.

By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2018

Walmart now price matching Amazon on 53% of products

The company's competition is driving down prices at Target, Jet and other retailers, according to research from e-commerce analytics firm Profitero.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2018

Albertsons expanding Open Nature private-label products into home care items

The Idaho-based grocer said these new products — in addition to the recently added baby and pet food lines — will be part of 240 new ones the brand plans to add this year.

By Cathy Siegner • April 4, 2018

Whole Foods is still 'whole paycheck' under Amazon, research shows

Gordon Haskett Research Advisors found prices had only come down 0.1% since November, and just 1.2% since August, shortly before the merger closed.

By Dan Alaimo • April 4, 2018

Can Beech-Nut's new toddler snacks disrupt the category?

The company aims to capture millennial parents with bars and other products that address the demographic's interest in healthy eating, clean labels and convenience.

By Cathy Siegner • April 4, 2018

Craft beer industry showing signs of saturation

Despite growing sales, the maturing space had 165 breweries close in 2017, an increase of 70% from the prior year.

By Alicia Kelso • April 4, 2018

Hershey commits $500M to sustainable cocoa initiative in West Africa

The candy company is aiming to bolster supplies in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, where much of the ingredient used to make its iconic bars and Kisses is grown.

By Cathy Siegner • April 4, 2018

Optimism is high for Blue Moon founder's THC nonalcoholic beer launch

Keith Villa, who left MolsonCoors in January after 32 years, plans to introduce cannabis-infused beverages later this year.

By Alicia Kelso • April 3, 2018

More than just good fortune: Lucky's Market stakes its claim in the natural and organic segment

The grocer's quirky, affable vibe has helped it grow in small cities across America, but can it thrive under pressure from traditional competitors and a new crop of grocers?

By Pamela DeLoatch • April 3, 2018

Majority of consumers prefer the taste of dairy to alternatives

A study from Cargill found two-thirds of consumers use animal-based products on a regular basis, while half of those trying plant-based options also consume dairy.

By Cathy Siegner • April 3, 2018

Activist investor wants Ahold Delhaize to ditch 'poison pill'

A French investor wants the grocer to do away with a corporate practice known as "stichting," which allows a separate holding company to potentially block any unwanted acquisitions. 

By Dan Alaimo • April 2, 2018