Despite Lidl's rocky start, the retailer is learning from its mistakes

The prospects for the German chain may be improving after a report found 63% of consumers said its expansion to the U.S. exceeded their expectations.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 1, 2018

Boxed rejects Kroger bid, looks elsewhere for offer

The competition to acquire the e-commerce wholesaler has intensified, with Amazon, Walmart and Target seen as some of the other potential buyers.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 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.  

By Food Dive staff

Sysco and US Foods allege chicken producers of price fixing

The product distributors are accusing Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride and others of collusion going as far back as 2008.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 1, 2018

Mondelez sees sales slip in North America but surge elsewhere

The maker of Chips Ahoy and Triscuit said while snacking consumption increased during the second half of 2017, the company had problems getting its products into stores because of last June's cyberattack.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2018

Hershey stumbles in quest to become 'snacking powerhouse'

Sales for the manufacturer of Reese's, Kit Kat and Kisses fell 1.6% during the fourth quarter as the company was impacted by the timing of shipments and a drop in international sales.  

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2018

Tyson Food's CEO says the company is hunting for more deals

Tom Hayes told Bloomberg the meat processor wants acquisitions that will enhance both its brands and its reach.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2018

Mice given fiber supplement lost weight, had lower cholesterol

The study from researchers at Georgia State University is the latest to show roughage has health benefits when it is consumed.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2018

Publix plans smaller store for the digital age

The retailer is eyeing a new Florida location that's fewer than 30,000 square feet and will cater to online ordering, delivery, and curbside pickup.

By Dan Alaimo • Jan. 31, 2018

Albertsons rolls out digital media platform to help brands target customers

The grocer's new system will give companies access to proprietary shopper data to help drive sales at the retailer’s more than 2,300 stores.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2018

Amid stumbles by key competitor, HelloFresh finds winning US strategy

The German meal kit company said its preliminary fourth-quarter sales rose nearly 60%, and that it hopes to break even by the end of 2018.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 31, 2018

Food companies are starved for female leadership

This could significantly impact bottom lines, according to panelists at the Food Marketing Institute's Midwinter Conference.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2018

Nestle targets mainstream shoppers with new sparkling water brands

With a big marketing push behind its new lineup, the Swiss giant is targeting 31 million consumers who purchase its popular spring variety.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2018

Q&A: How a local biscuit maker rose to success at big-name grocers

Mason Dixie, which launched in 2014 with Kickstarter funding, already sells its made-from-scratch products in more than 2,000 retail locations, including Whole Foods and Kroger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2018

Tyson's VC arm buys into cell-cultured meat startup Memphis Meats

Tom Hayes, the protein giant's relatively new and growth-oriented CEO, said that investing in lab-grown protein in no way competes with his company's core businesses.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2018

Kroger's Simple Truth brand tops $2B in annual sales

Kroger's line of natural and organic products hit the milestone six years after being introduced as consumers increasingly turn to foods with simple, fresh and recognizable ingredients.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2018

What you need to know about grocery store technology

Even as tech innovations become increasingly futuristic, they still focus on the same goals grocers had in mind more than a century ago: to offer better food more efficiently, and to stand out in the marketplace.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2018

USDA: Farmers markets pose no threat to grocery stores

The government report found consumers who buy fruits and vegetables from these stands spend more than shoppers who purchase them at the supermarket.

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 30, 2018

Goldman Sachs invests in fast-growing Ripple pea milk

The Wall Street bank was among a group that injected $65 million into the plant-based milk producer to help accelerate its growth.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 30, 2018

Report: Casey's General Stores bids $2B for Kroger's c-store division

A sale of the unit, which operates under banners such as Kwik Shop and Turkey Hill, would give the supermarket giant capital to invest in other parts of its business.

By Dan Alaimo • Jan. 30, 2018

C-stores are feeling pressure from fast-food outlets and dollar stores

The $550-billion industry posted its slowest sales growth since 2013 as it fights to keep food offerings enticing amid growing competition from restaurants and other discounters.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2018

What's trending in beverages

As shopper demand for new, authentic drink experiences grows, beverage manufacturers are racing to develop products that will quench consumer thirst for innovation.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2018

FMI Midwinter Conference: Tim Steiner pitches Ocado model for the US

The company's CEO gave attendees a tour of his $2.2 billion grocery delivery business, noting there are "swaths" of the U.S. market where its efficiency-driven fulfillment model could thrive.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2018

Why online grocery could be a $100B opportunity in the next four years

Despite this growth potential, experts at the FMI Midwinter Conference said retailers and manufacturers so far aren't ready.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2018

Kellogg's investment arm buys stake in ride-share snack company

Brands that partner with Cargo pay a marketing fee and provide free products to the service, which packages them in convenient display boxes for drivers. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2018

Aldi beats Walmart on price online, study finds

The discounter, which also is testing an online service in Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, offered a basket of goods 4.5% cheaper than that of the retail giant.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 29, 2018