CPG in trouble: Can solutions be found in corporate venturing and startups?

To take maximum advantage of corporate venturing, CPG companies need to adopt some startup know-how, according to Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller of A.T. Kearney.

By Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller • June 13, 2018

Kellogg names Chris Hood North American president

Starting July 1, he will take over the cereal maker's largest region responsible for morning foods, snacks and frozen products.

By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2018

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

New Sabra CEO dips into the potential of 'feel-good food'

Coffee veteran Tomer Harpaz plans to help drive sales of the company's on-trend hummus and dips by expanding opportunities for enjoyment.

By Megan Poinski • June 11, 2018

Clif Bar expands reach into cereal aisle

Although best known for its granola bars, the snack maker is hoping its new product will give consumers another way to gain energy and nutrition on the go.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 11, 2018

Could Albertsons' purchase of Rite Aid fall apart?

Many shareholders believe the drugstore chain is worth more than the grocer offered to pay when the deal was announced in February.

By Krishna Thakker • June 11, 2018

Lidl surprise: US consumers love it

Reports of the German grocer's first year in the country have generally been negative, but a new study from Oliver Wyman shows the store is resonating and building shopper loyalty.

By Megan Poinski • June 8, 2018

7 ways Walmart is innovating with technology

From new mobile apps for both customers and employees to robots on the store floor, the retail giant is using tech to best the competition.

By Laura Heller • June 8, 2018

The soda fountain of youth

Lou Jordano, CMO of Crimson Hexagon, explores whether Diet Coke's new flavors can help attract a younger audience.

By Lou Jordano • June 8, 2018

Nearly half of consumers wouldn't mind if their supermarket closed

The average American lives close to more than 10 grocery retailers and shops at almost half of them. A study found most people would just go somewhere else if their favorite location closed.

By Patti Zarling • June 8, 2018

Molson Coors buys California kombucha company

The beer giant plans to expand marketing and distribution of Clearly Kombucha's fermented tea beverage beyond its current six Western states.

By Cathy Siegner • June 8, 2018

Smucker's Q4 earnings hurt by stale baking brands

The struggling Pillsbury brand, which contributed to a 2% decline in its consumer food segment, is among the products it could divest as it explores a sale of its baking portfolio.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 7, 2018

Heineken USA taps Maggie Timoney as new CEO

The company veteran, who currently oversees its division in Ireland, is the first woman to take the helm of a major U.S. beer manufacturer.

By Patti Zarling • June 7, 2018

United Natural Foods beats on revenue, but margins slip

The specialty wholesaler recorded $2.65 billion in net sales, with plans to top $10 billion for its fiscal year.

By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2018

Sticker shock: Price war battles intensify among large grocers

Despite increased inflation and rising manufacturing costs, shoppers at Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and Target continue to pay less as stores battle for customers.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 7, 2018

PepsiCo latest Big Food partner for Chicago incubator project

The company joins a growing list of firms to partner with The Hatchery, including Kellogg and Conagra, to develop and grow innovative snack products.

By Cathy Siegner • June 7, 2018

Craft beer hopes to reap greater profits through taproom and brewpub sales

According to statistics from the Beer Institute, direct-to-consumer sales at these venues grew 24.2% last year, representing one in every dozen craft brews sold in the U.S. 

By Jessi Devenyns • June 6, 2018

Brown-Forman offers buyouts, warns of impact from US tariff war

The Kentucky maker of Jack Daniels whiskey posted sales during the fourth quarter of $733 million and earnings of $110 million.

By Christopher Doering • June 6, 2018

With recyclable packaging, Purple Carrot says it's rooting for the environment

The company's new corrugated boxes are made from 95% post-consumer material, using a recycled cellulose paper fiber liner and disposable ice packs.

By Alicia Kelso • June 6, 2018

Sniff Seal lets consumers determine if products pass the smell test

Tri-Seal has acquired a patent for the technology, which can help grocers and manufacturers avoid losses from shoppers breaking product seals to sample aromas.   

By Cathy Siegner • June 6, 2018

GMA bets on Geoff Freeman as its new CEO

The former head of the American Gaming Association will take over for Pamela Bailey at the food and beverage trade group starting Aug. 1.

By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2018

Tyson buys organic producer Tecumseh Poultry

The maker of air-chilled Smart Chicken joins the meat producer's NatureRaise Farms and Aidells organic brands, and could give the company a competitive edge in the growing category.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 5, 2018

Halo Top eyes more scoop shops

The popular ice cream is now being sold at two Southern California scoop shops, and the company just sponsored a four-day pop-up location in New York City.

By Cathy Siegner • June 5, 2018

H-E-B, Publix and Wegmans top KPMG customer satisfaction survey

The grocery sector, which had the most satisfied patrons on the whole, does well in terms of empathy, use of technology and personalization, the firm found.

By Patti Zarling • June 5, 2018

Where do vegetarian consumers prefer to shop? It isn't Whole Foods

An analysis shows shoppers who prefer meatless fare were most likely to visit Vons and Publix over Sprouts and the Amazon-owned grocer in early 2018.

By Patti Zarling • June 5, 2018

State bills banning taxes on sugary drinks gain momentum

After early stumbles, carbonated soft drink makers have scored wins in Michigan and Arizona, while a similar initiative is gaining strength in Washington state.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 5, 2018