Corporate Operations: Page 199
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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 -
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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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 -
Aw, nuts! Coconut shortages starting to impact some consumers.
Surging global demand for the drupe in foods, beverages and personal care products has created shortages in parts of the world that could become more common until new crops start producing.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Kroger reports higher-than-expected profits and comp-store sales
The retailer reported earnings of $397 million, up 12% over last quarter, and posted same-store sales growth of 1.1%.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Mars cosies up to Kind Bar through minority stake
The maker of Snickers and M&M's, which is investing an unknown sum in the fruit and nut bar company, has an option to purchase the rest of the company in the future.
By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Johnsonville launches smoky and sophisticated sausage flavor
The Wisconsin company's new Smoked Bourbon BBQ flavor gives stores an on-trend product that appeals to consumers at any time of day.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Opinion
Industry disruption demands effective manufacturer-retailer collaboration
In a rapidly changing sector with growing competition, Wayne Spencer from T-Pro Solutions offers advice on how food producers and stores can work more closely together to achieve meaningful results.
By Wayne Spencer • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on November 29, 2017
General Mills cuts artificial flavors and colors from its baking products
The CPG giant is eliminating synthetic ingredients in its Gold Medal and Pillsbury brands in response to consumer demand for clean label foods.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Plant-based foods ordering more taste off of today's menu
As consumers demand to eat food not made from meat, competitive manufacturers are under pressure to make their products increasingly flavorful and realistic.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017 -
SodaStream: Now turning water into wine
The fizzy drink maker is expanding its lineup with a concentrate that allows consumers to create a glass of sparkling riesling at home.
By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Whole Foods organic chicken supplier plans to triple production
Bell & Evans, the country's oldest producer, is building a new processing plant in Pennsylvania to keep up with demand.
By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 29, 2017 -
C&S Wholesale Grocers names new CEO
Mike Duffy, formerly with Procter & Gamble and Cardinal Health, will assume the role Jan. 8.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Albertsons expands partnership with Instacart to 1,800 stores
By the middle of next year, the e-commerce service will offer same-day delivery from more than 80% of the grocer's locations.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 29, 2017
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