PepsiCo launches water bottle and flavored pod system

The drink system offers customization, which is desirable for younger consumers, but is complicated and has Keurig-esque recycling issues.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 20, 2018

Report: Tops and Bi-Lo set to file for bankruptcy

With consumers moving online, making quick store trips and seeking out fresher and more unique products, these large grocers geared towards legacy national brands and stock-up shops are quickly becoming dinosaurs.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 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

Tyson Foods begins incubator partnerships with Plug and Play, 1871

A startup business Tyson works with through these incubators could develop the next wildly popular plant-based burger or a ready-to-eat spicy meat snack that sets the grab-and-go consumer segment on fire.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 18, 2018

TreeHouse to shutter California snack plant, affecting 294 workers

The food manufacturer, which has struggled during the past year amid lowered guidance and executive departures, said sales during its fourth quarter fell 4.3% to $1.7 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 16, 2018

H-E-B buys on-demand delivery company Favor

The deal intensifies the online grocery battle in Texas, and could signal H-E-B's interest in the broader on-demand delivery industry.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 16, 2018

Kraft Heinz earnings miss expectations, US sales drop for 7th straight quarter

The CPG giant said challenges in its Planters nuts, natural cheese and lunch meat divisions were partially offset by strong performances in Kraft macaroni and cheese, Lunchables and Capri Sun beverages. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2018

Regional grocers work to keep pace on tech innovations

Kowalski's Markets just launched its own skip checkout app, while Texas-based Brookshire Brothers is rolling out online ordering across its 121-store footprint.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 16, 2018

Report: Amazon is consolidating its Fresh and Prime Now services

This move is meant to streamline the delivery push from Whole Foods stores, and was behind last week's surprise layoffs, according to Yahoo Finance.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 16, 2018

Coke's water, coffee and tea help offset flat soda sales

While total volumes were flat for the quarter and for 2017, the beverage giant posted a 6% rise in organic revenue for Q4 due to boosts in its non-soda segments.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 16, 2018

Gluten-free chickpea flour is meant to solve taste and texture issues

The product's creator said it was developed to overcome problems with pulse and legume flours, including taste and final product quality.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 15, 2018

Sabra overhauls packaging to tout freshness, bold flavors

The hummus maker, which is half owned by PepsiCo, is using an updated logo and restyled label design to stand out in a crowded marketplace. 

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 15, 2018

Flat US sales drag down Nestle's 2017 earnings

The Swiss giant posted 2.4% organic growth last year, its lowest level in at least two decades, which was driven in part by declines in its American confectionery and ice cream business.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 15, 2018

Why fast, cheap delivery is just the beginning for Amazon's grocery push

The web giant doesn't just want to make Whole Foods stronger — it wants to make the grocer a key part of its push to be the all-in-one retailer for U.S. consumers. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 15, 2018

Dr Pepper Snapple sales edge higher in Q4 as merger with Keurig looms

The owner of 7 Up, Bai and A&W said volume of its branded carbonated soft drinks rose 1% in 2017, while non-carbonated beverages increased 4%.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 15, 2018

Molson Coors posts strong quarter even as its American business struggles

The brewing giant said sales rose nearly 5% despite a drop in the U.S., where they slipped 0.6% to $1.72 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2018

Sam's Club perks up premium membership with free shipping

As part of a broader effort to reduce complexities, the wholesale retailer is also combining savings and business programs as competition with Amazon heats up. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2018

Whole Foods suppliers balk at new buying policies

Vendors are being hit with fees and other policy changes, and some of them are threatening to quit doing business with the retailer.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2018

Candy makers hit the mark on Valentine's Day

More consumers plan on purchasing chocolates and other heart-themed sweets this year, with 55% percent saying they will give the gift, up 5% from 2017.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 14, 2018

Blue Apron losses mount as customers using service plunge 15%

The company said revenue fell 13% to $187.7 million during the quarter as it cut its marketing expenses and fewer people ordered the firm's meal kits.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 13, 2018

Trump budget proposes major overhaul to food stamp program

If adopted, the changes to the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could impact CPG companies and grocers such as Walmart, Dollar General and Aldi.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 13, 2018

PepsiCo's strong snack sales fail to offset its poor beverage performance

The company reported flat sales, a problem CFO Hugh Johnston told Bloomberg may stem from its focus on new drink concepts, rather than core brands. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 13, 2018

No tricks, just treats

Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. surveyed 1,000 Americans to learn more about the role treats play in our lives  

By Berta de Pablos - Barbier, President Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. • Feb. 13, 2018

Instacart raises $200M in funding, encroaching on Amazon

The grocery e-commerce company's capital infusion will help it battle the web giant's Prime Now on same-day delivery.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 13, 2018

Nestle takes stake in natural and organic food maker Terrafertil

The latest purchase by the Swiss company expands its reach in healthy foods that are increasingly popular with consumers.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 13, 2018

Kellogg's enlists limited-edition Unicorn Cereal to make sales magic

Even if this latest fad-based product fails to significantly increase revenue in the segment, it demonstrates the CPG giant hasn't given up the fight.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 12, 2018