Back to the Future: Leaf Brands' Wacky Wafers return to the market

The reintroduction of the original candy has surpassed expectations, with more than a half-million preorders in four weeks despite limited marketing. 

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 9, 2018

Barclays: Tax reform will be a windfall for largest US grocers

The research firm's analysts estimate that Walmart's incremental free cash flow will increase fourfold compared to its nearest publicly traded competitor thanks to the recently passed bill.   

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 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

Whole Foods hits suppliers with in-store merchandising fees

The retailer now requires companies to schedule demos and inventory checks with a third party, and has begun charging for a new management program that oversees this effort. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2018

Hain Celestial struggling to find buyers for its business

Standing between the natural and organic food company and a sale are its size and complexity, but recent board changes, an activist investor and a new tax rate could change things.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2018

Lactalis purchase of Siggi's could strengthen its yogurt dominance

The French dairy company, which purchased Stonyfield only six months ago, has been actively expanding its presence in U.S. supermarkets.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 8, 2018

Constellation beer sales shine, but wine and spirits fall

The company's portfolio of Mexican brews — including Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacifico — continue to grow margins and market share, benefiting from a growing Hispanic population.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 5, 2018

Home Chef sees a measured approach as key to meal kit profitability

The two-year-old company has gone from delivering 70,000 meals each month to nearly 2.5 million now, thanks to a slow but steady growth strategy.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 5, 2018

Lamb Weston sales, income jump amid strong potato demand

The Idaho-based frozen french fry maker posted gains in both retail and foodservice segments. The company also increased its outlook for the rest of its fiscal year.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 5, 2018

Big Food has been missing something big: Shifting consumer preferences (Part II)

In the second article in a five-part series, Specialty Foods Association President Phil Kafarakis says top executives will need to reinvent their companies to meet shopper demand for old school artisan-made products.

By Phil Kafarakis • Jan. 5, 2018

Hershey and Cargill off the menu at GMA

A total of eight companies have now left the association amid struggles over evolving consumer preferences and division among its members.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 5, 2018

Sprouts details Q2 openings, including first South Carolina store

The discount natural and organic chain will open three locations on both the West and East coasts, a fifth of the estimated 30 new supermarkets it plans to roll out this year.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 5, 2018

As e-commerce grows, fulfillment centers may be out of reach for some retailers

Steep land prices are a major reason why internet firms aren't keeping up with consumer demand, and real estate firm CBRE predicts this problem will only worsen.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 5, 2018

Cargill debuts hybrid canola oil with reduced saturated fat

The company said the new product maintains high fry and shelf life performance, freshness and taste. First deliveries are expected in early 2018.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018

US farmers are testing a new high-fiber wheat variety

Researchers in Australia and France developed the crop, which reportedly has about 10 times the resistant starch content of the regular variety.  

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018

Omega-3 enriched milk by microalgae-fed cows could boost food nutrition

The essential fat has been shown to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and depression, improve mental health and enhance a child's learning ability.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 4, 2018

Amazon captured 44% of U.S. e-commerce sales last year

The online giant, which purchased grocer Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion, also accounted for 4% of all U.S. retail sales.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2018

JUST Water to debut organic flavor-infused water, more paper-based cartons

The company's CEO said the new products are being rolled out in response to the growing paper-based water packaging market, which he stated is expanding faster than plastic bottles.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018

Analyst: Campbell could steal convenience store share from Kellogg

As the cereal company moves away from direct to retailer delivery, it could cede shelf space to the soup maker and its soon-to-be expanded snack portfolio.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2018

A hammer with a banana? Kroger may partner with hardware chain Ace.

With the grocer opening a restaurant and announcing it would offer a private label fashion line, adding a section devoted to tools, nails and other supplies makes sense.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 3, 2018

Shoppers pay $37 for 'raw' water as natural food movement grows

The premium beverage space is seeing numerous upstarts try new concepts, including unfiltered varieties. 

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 3, 2018

Chocolate makers roll out healthier options to sweeten image

By creating innovative premium products, manufacturers of the confection hope to attract consumers who crave treats but are increasingly concerned about fat and sugar.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2018

Sales of organic milk sour as plant-based varieties grow

The same consumers who spurred growth of this dairy product are now reaching for other options, leaving suppliers to scale back output and find ways to use their existing surplus.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 3, 2018

Minimum wage increases taking hold in 18 states to start the new year

These hikes could trim earnings for supermarket operators, but several grocers have already decided to pay their workers more in an effort to attract and retain good employees.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 2, 2018

Kroger expanding its Scan, Bag, Go program to 400 stores

The measure allows shoppers to add items with a store-provided scanner or smartphone app. The goal is to speed up the checkout process or bypass the cashier altogether.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 2, 2018

Kellogg, Sam's Club packaging redesigns win awards

The overhaul of these popular items are further evidence that consumers value not only the food itself, but the materials used to protect the product.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 2, 2018