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

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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

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

Coca-Cola contest gives fans a chance to sleep over in its Christmas truck

Two entrants will be allowed to stay overnight in the specially outfitted vehicle, which includes dinner, two twin beds and stuffed stockings.

By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 29, 2017

AB InBev spending $755M to tap its eighth Mexican brewery

Beer from the country remains popular among residents there and also with drinkers in the U.S. 

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 29, 2017

Trends shaping 2018: Mission-based companies carve a niche in the food space

Consumers are purchasing more products that possess traits they value personally, including those brands focusing on social issues or environmental stewardship — creating a lucrative market for startup businesses.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2017

Publix plans to build first Greenwise store outside of Florida

The new location — the second announced under the grocer's reboot of the natural and organic format — will open in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in early 2019.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 28, 2017

Falling prices and rising wages make grocery stocks a tough buy

As Walmart and Target engage in a fierce battle for shoppers, they raised their minimum pay to $11 per hour to acquire and retain experienced employees.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 28, 2017

Walmart and Kroger fine suppliers for late or incomplete deliveries

As competition from Amazon and discounters heats up, grocers hope to recoup money that is often lost by out-of-stocks and unsaleable items.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 28, 2017

Brand transparency and issue advocacy driving consumer choice

Label Insight said shoppers are demanding to know more about the products they buy, but manufacturers are struggling to deliver enough useful information to the public.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017

Kroger's new private label floral line is about to bloom

The grocery giant is launching the new brand as part of its new strategic initiative, which is all about broadening its appeal and generating more value from existing stores.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 27, 2017

Sobeys eliminates 800 office jobs as part of turnaround effort

Seeking a more efficient corporate structure, the struggling Canadian retailer is in the process of paring down from five regional divisions to one national organization.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 27, 2017

Coca-Cola embraces a digital future as consumers move online

The 131-year old beverage giant is taking advantage of meal kits, voice ordering, storage lockers and direct-to-consumer shipments to expand its presence in e-commerce.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2017

Frito-Lay bites down on building a healthier chip

In an effort to cater to the growing snacking trend and millennial demand for better-for-you foods, the PepsiCo division is reducing salt and saturated fat while adding more fiber, whole grains, vegetables and protein.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2017

Food company departures at GMA may signal splintering within trade group

Politico said the decision by Dean Foods, Campbell Soup and Nestle to leave may be indicative of problems, but the Grocery Manufacturers Association downplayed the sourcing and "narrative" of the story.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2017

Gum's bubble bursts as consumer interest wanes

Many factors could be contributing to the decline, including the prevalence of more breath-freshening options and the emergence of self-checkout lanes that curtail last-minute purchases.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 22, 2017

Not in Kansas anymore: Tyson to build $300M processing plant in Tennessee

The poultry giant found a new location for its expansion after local opposition to a project in the Sunflower State surfaced earlier this fall.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Nestle may be considering Hain Celestial acquisition

Taking over the natural food and beverage maker could appease activist investors and provide a much-needed sales boost in the better-for-you space.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 21, 2017

Ahold Delhaize halts Bfresh concept as it reconsiders the small-format approach

The retailer, which planned to roll out the model nationwide, said it would not develop sites already purchased in the Philadelphia area.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2017

Turkey oversupply gobbles into Hormel's Q4 earnings

The company ended the year with an 8% volume slide and an overall sales drop of 4%, thanks to more trouble with Jennie-O and Muscle Milk.  

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Milkadamia bringing its popular milk to Walmart

The beverage, made from macadamia nuts, reflects growing interest in non-dairy drinks made from ingredients such as almonds and cashews.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Campbell Soup posts 'difficult' quarter as soup sales decline

The maker of V8, Goldfish crackers and Prego pasta sauces said it was impacted by a “different promotional approach” with a major customer — likely Walmart — that cut revenue.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2017

Jack Link's opens first brick-and-mortar store in Minneapolis

The jerky and meat snack maker will offer basketball fans and concert-goers a high-protein alternative to pizza and popcorn, while also broadening the reach of its brand.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 20, 2017

Door to Door Organics closes after 20 years

The online grocery delivery service abruptly shuttered operations, announcing in a blog post that recent industry events had significantly impacted its funding.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2017

Barilla launches venture capital fund and innovation hub

The Italian pasta company is looking for good ideas to nurture using a combination of investment capital, access to its plant and a virtual network of practical help and advice.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2017