Conagra boosts outlook despite higher ingredient and shipping costs

Sean Connolly, the company's CEO, said the Chicago firm continues to invest in its brands and enhance distribution even as outside challenges are "pressuring near-term margins."

By Cathy Siegner • March 22, 2018

HelloFresh revenue jumps and aims to breakeven in Q4 2018

During its second earnings call since going public last year, the meal kit company said it posted a 106% increase in active customers and a 119% surge in U.S. orders.

By Alicia Kelso • March 22, 2018

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Shipt partnership expands delivery options for Weis, Price Chopper and others

By working with digital company Mercatus, the delivery provider will serve hundreds more stores in its first significant retail expansion since Target bought it in December.

By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2018

Albertsons brings the fight to Amazon with small brands marketplace

The e-commerce platform, which will ship food and wellness products direct to consumers, will focus on the kinds of items that are being pushed off of Whole Foods' shelves.

By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2018

Can HelloFresh's acquisition of Green Chef help it win the category?

The German meal kit company's takeover adds more organic, vegan, paleo and keto menus to its portfolio.

By Dan Alaimo • March 21, 2018

eMeals working with Better Homes & Gardens publisher on recipes, meal planning app

CEO Forrest Collier told Food Dive the partnership allows his firm to leverage its digital platform with content provided by the owner of Allrecipes and EatingWell.

By Cathy Siegner • March 21, 2018

Convenience and premium varieties jolt coffee consumption to multi-year peak

As daily demand for the beverage rises to its highest level since 2012, companies like Nestle and J.M. Smucker have introduced new upscale products and acquired brands. 

By Cathy Siegner • March 21, 2018

General Mills slashes outlook as higher shipping and food costs hit cereal maker

Yogurt and cereal sales continue to weigh on its overall profit picture even as the company as a whole posted a 2% gain in sales during the third quarter.

By Cathy Siegner • March 21, 2018

Q&A: How Kodiak Cakes topped Aunt Jemima as Target's top-selling pancake mix

CEO Joel Clark and COO Cameron Smith talk about the inspiration for their protein-rich products, the company's "Shark Tank" stint and their strategy for building the family-owned company into a billion-dollar brand.

By Cathy Siegner • March 20, 2018

Target testing alternative loyalty program

The retailer, which shares a core customer base with Amazon's Prime program, is hoping the new tier could be a ramp to its full Redcard membership.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2018

Hy-Vee restaurant hurting local eateries near Iowa HQ

The Des Moines location has surpassed the company's initial expectations with its ethnic food offerings, juice bar and beer growler filling station.

By Cathy Siegner • March 20, 2018

Survey: Millennials are the most likely to prefer 'ethical' snacks

U.S. consumers aged 18 to 34 are more concerned than other generations about issues such as sustainable farming, fair trade and zero waste in the products they consume.

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018

Report: Amazon, Supervalu among retailers falling short in pesticide-reduction measures

Whole Foods earned an "A" and Amazon received an "F" in the second scorecard from environmental group Friends of the Earth.

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018

Lidl goes for the wallet in new ad campaign aimed at grocery competitors

The German discounter's new TV spot pokes fun at conventional supermarket executives, which it depicts as wealthy, out-of-touch and determined to waste consumers' money. 

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018

Southeastern Grocers is filing for bankruptcy

The struggling company will shutter 94 stores across its various banners and keep another 582 locations open.

By Jeff Wells • March 16, 2018

Almost 70% unwilling to use Amazon Key in-home delivery

A study found the program, which allows couriers access into homes, is not trusted by a vast majority of consumers.

By Dan Alaimo • March 16, 2018

Walmart sows the seeds for farm entry with drone patents

The retail giant is looking to improve produce offerings with six drone patents aimed at automating the farming process.

By Dan Alaimo • March 16, 2018

Could kids be the next bright spot for protein bars?

With food companies desperate for growth, some businesses are focusing more on children, particularly with brands and product attributes that are already well-known to parents.

By Cathy Siegner • March 16, 2018

Michelob Ultra introduces 7-oz. bottles to attract more weeknight consumption

The brand's owner, AB InBev, hopes to entice casual, health-conscious beer drinkers to consume the product without disrupting their fitness routines or leaving them hungover at work.

By Alicia Kelso • March 16, 2018

Dollar General to open 900 stores in 2018

The company’s 28th-consecutive year of positive same-store sales growth shows that not all retail is hurting, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 15, 2018

Supervalu selling part of its Farm Fresh banner for $43M

The wholesaler/retailer has reached agreements with Harris Teeter, Kroger and Food Lion to sell 21 of the chain’s 38 stores.

By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2018

Blue Apron to sell meal kits in stores as direct-delivery model struggles

The company's move into retail comes as Walmart, Publix, Amazon, Kroger and Albertsons have increased their presence in the increasingly competitive niche.

By Cathy Siegner • March 15, 2018

Job listings indicate Amazon will launch Whole Foods pickup

Openings for two finance managers for a "Whole Foods pickup on Prime Now" were quickly removed following a media inquiry. 

By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2018

Ingles offers olive branch to activist investor, supports board nominee

After Gamco Asset Management criticized the grocer for a lack of transparency and controlling an outsized portion of company stock, the grocer agreed to add one of the firm's nominees to its board slate.

By Dan Alaimo • March 15, 2018

Coca-Cola taps ZICO brand for new coconut water, juice blends

This could help the company expand beyond soda and grab a bigger share of the coconut beverage space, which is expected to be worth $1.5 billion by 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • March 15, 2018