The dynamics of food donation

With more than a third of products going to waste, Inmar's Rob Zomok discusses the benefits of donating items for manufacturers and retailers, and how they can overcome obstacles that may slow or prevent them from doing so.

By Rob Zomok • Jan. 2, 2018

Cargill eyes startup mentality through new incubator

The global commodities company is part of a group looking for young firms involved in key parts of the food system, including security, safety and supply chain management.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 28, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Kellogg hopes new Rice Krispies Treats snap, crackle and pop

The varieties, Birthday Cake and Cookies and Cream, were inspired by consumers on social media who made these sought-after flavors at home.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 26, 2017

Will 2018 be the year of the rutabaga? Instacart says yes.

The e-commerce grocery delivery service analyzed its top food and beverage searches for the past year and came up with four key trends.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 22, 2017

Albertsons is testing a new 'express' convenience store

Now that it's back in the fuel center business, the retailer is able to capitalize on the fresh-focused, grab-and-go convenience these smaller formats can offer.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 22, 2017

Bottled water sales gushing as beverage maintains popularity with consumers

The beverage shows no sign of losing its top spot as the public increasingly looks to healthier alternatives.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 22, 2017

Nestle cites 'robust' interest, plans to sell US chocolate business by March

Potential suitors for the segment include Hershey, Mars and smaller European candy makers such as Lindt/Ghirardelli/Russell Stover and Ferrero.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 22, 2017

Cookies for breakfast? Post hopes you'll fill your bowl.

The company is counting on nostalgia and indulgence trends to drive sales of its new Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter cereals that are available only at Walmart.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2017

Brothers Marketplace expansion shows size matters

Roche Bros., which just announced a fourth location for the banner, sees the smaller stores as a way to reach younger, convenience-focused shoppers in population-dense markets.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 21, 2017

Could adaptogens become the next kombucha?

The plant extracts purport to have health-boosting qualities, but marketing their benefits may prove difficult for some manufacturers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 21, 2017

Walmart reportedly testing Amazon Go-like store, personal shopping service

Incubated startups at the big-box retailer appear to be chasing younger, wealthier customers with initiatives that depart from its traditional brick-and-mortar foundation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

With companies such as Amazon Fresh delivering products like ice cream and pizza to the home, businesses are playing catch up to ensure the chilled items arrive in good condition.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 21, 2017

Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain

From false labeling to proper storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when products are shipped and handled.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 21, 2017

Ingredion launches incubator to jump-start new businesses

The new initiative will help fledgling ingredient startups and established companies boost production and develop on-trend products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2017

A new dimension: The 3-D-printed cup embedded with energy drink ingredients

California-based Smart Cups claims its proprietary technology is "poised to completely disrupt the future of beverage manufacturing and delivery."

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2017

Conagra gets sales boost from new products, hurricanes

The owner of Slim Jim meat snacks, Chef Boyardee and David Seeds also purchased Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin, a maker of frozen flatbread pocket sandwiches. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2017

Dole Food in talks to sell itself to Belgium produce firm

Greenyard says it has secured the necessary financing to buy one of the largest U.S. fruit and vegetable companies, which considered an IPO earlier this year.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Fresh Thyme to cut store expansion in half next year

After opening 20 locations in 2017, the Indianapolis-based natural and organic grocer will open 10 stores during the next twelve months, including its first in Pennsylvania.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 20, 2017

Product information firm Label Insight gets $21M in new funding

The cash infusion will allow the data company, which partners with manufacturers and retailers, to hire 55 new employees and expand its database to 1 million items.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Activist investor calls for changes at Ingles Markets

New York-based Gamco Asset Management has nominated two new members for election to the retailer's board, and has pushed for better oversight and investor relations.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2017

General Mills' cereal and snack sales rise, but yogurt sours

During the second quarter, the maker of Fiber One, Annie's and Cheerios, posted a profit of $431 million, down 11% from a year ago, even as sales rose 2.1% to $4.2 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017

Cereal sales are soggy, but manufacturers remain optimistic

Sales fell 2.3% this year as time-strapped consumers move to on-the-go alternatives, but snacking could prove to be a bright spot for the category.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 19, 2017

Kroger, dominant in click-and-collect sector, opens its 1,000th ClickList store

The grocer has also updated its online platform to better integrate coupons, recipes, shopping lists and other features.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 19, 2017

Costco's robust e-commerce growth grabs Wall Street's attention

BMO Capital Markets raised its price target for the club retailer, noting that increasing online sales will continue to deliver strong results for shareholders.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 19, 2017

Plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat adds sausage to its menu

Buoyed by the success of its hamburger, the company has launched the new product exclusively at a Whole Foods in Boulder, Colorado with additional locations to be announced in January.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 19, 2017