Corporate Operations: Page 196
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Online grocery shopping could cause food waste to pile up
A researcher at Hofstra University said consumers who receive food at home feel less responsible about the items and are not as concerned about throwing them away.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 6, 2017 -
A new kind of buzz: Marijuana is having a big impact on alcohol market
While the affect on beer is inevitable, Euromonitor International researchers said there also are potential synergies that present growth opportunities for both sides.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2017 -
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.
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13 states ask the US Supreme Court to crack California's egg law
They claim the regulations, which require hens to have enough room to stretch out in their cages, have forced Americans to pay $350 million more annually for the product due to higher prices.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Kroger will close its Main & Vine store next month
The small format was a testing lab for prepared foods, culinary education and fresh-focused merchandising.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Sweet deal: Hain Celestial buys maple and natural products maker
With more consumers shunning sugar, the company, rumored to be an acquisition target itself, purchased Clarks UK for an undisclosed amount.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 5, 2017 -
How do I look? Product redesigns focus on what's on the outside.
The companies behind Jeni's Ice Cream, No Cow bars, Farmhand Organics and Essentia's bottled water embarked on repackaging efforts to attract more attention.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Grocery Retailer of the Year: Walmart
From carefully guarding its price leadership to aggressively expanding its e-commerce capabilities, Walmart made savvy investments on a scale that other supermarket competitors couldn't match in 2017.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The Food Dive Awards for 2017
The 2017 Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett , Jeff Wells , Christopher Doering , Sandy Skrovan , Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Most Talked About Food Company of the Year: Hampton Creek
The vegan condiments company had a year full of blockbuster announcements and achievements, as well as dramatic news stories about its internal operations.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Food Disruptor of the Year: Halo Top
The frozen treats maker started its business in 2012 and has rapidly grown to become the #1 seller of pint ice cream in the U.S., beating out iconic brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Breyers.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Grocery Executive of the Year: Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Instacart
In the wake of the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, Instacart signed on with dozens of retailers, turning what many thought would be a disadvantage into a major advantage for the company.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Food Executive of the Year: Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods
During his 11 months at the helm, he has positioned Tyson Foods to better respond to shoppers who are snacking more and consuming greater amounts of protein.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Grocery Deal of the Year: Amazon-Whole Foods
After the news of the $13.7 billion acquisition broke on the morning of June 15, industry observers seemed to be unanimous in praising the bombshell deal.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 2017 -
USDA
Dive Awards
Food Company of the Year: Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms has raised its broiler chickens with antibiotics for 70 years, and has no plans to change.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 4, 2017 -
More soup for you: Campbell to pilot direct-to-consumer model
An online delivery service that ships the product to the public is one way the $15 billion packaged-food giant is trying to boost slumping sales amid changing shopper tastes and preferences.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Supervalu cuts more 'undesirable' ingredients from its Wild Harvest brand
The retailer-wholesaler's natural and organic label recently added 40 artificial flavors, colors and other undesirables to its free-from list, bringing the total to 140 overall.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Walmart selling third-party meal kit on its website
The CEO of Takeout Kits confirmed to Food Dive that the soft launch of the company's products on the retail giant's e-commerce site occurred Friday.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Maple Leaf buys vegan meat company for $120M
The acquisition is the second U.S. plant-based protein maker the Canadian firm has acquired during the last year as it responds to changing consumer tastes and eating behaviors.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 3, 2017 -
Struggling Blue Apron nabs insider for CEO post
CFO Brad Dickerson will replace co-founder Matt Salzberg, who will stay on as executive chairman at the beleaguered meal kit company.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Frozen foods firm Schwan's weighs potential sale
A purchase of the company, which owns brands such as Red Barron, Freschetta and Tony’s pizzas as well as Mrs. Smith’s pies, could be valued at more than $2.5 billion, according to CNBC.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Kroger's holiday ad campaign focuses on ending hunger and food waste
The retailer's goal is to ensure communities where it operates have enough to eat, and eliminate needlessly discarded items across the company by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Is Amazon's threat to Kroger over-hyped?
The grocer’s surprising third-quarter growth shows it's able to fight back against pressure from both the e-tailer and Walmart.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Dairy company takes on Greek yogurt with new cream cheeses
The cups and bars from Yooli Foods will help the company tap into consumer demand for healthier snacks and products with unique flavor attributes.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Hampton Creek cracks the egg substitute market with Just Scramble
The product debuted Thursday in San Francisco and will first be available to chefs, companies and restaurant chains there, with a planned rollout to consumers later in 2018.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Opinion
Big Food has been missing something big: Shifting consumer preferences
Distracted by CEO departures and financial struggles, Specialty Foods Association President Phil Kafarakis says large CPGs have focused on “operational efficiencies” instead of innovations and shoppers' evolving choices.
By Phil Kafarakis • Dec. 1, 2017
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