Survey: Shoppers love Aldi, but say Walmart's customer experience lags

Retail Feedback Group found that 33% of shoppers who visited the discounter in the past 60 days plan to visit more often, compared to just 10% who said the same for the mega-retailer.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 14, 2017

Sales shine for Sanderson Farms, but profits slip in Q4

The nation's third-largest poultry company said seasonal price declines, hurricane disruptions and higher corn prices weakened its net income for the quarter.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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Move over, soda. Meat could be next on the menu for a special tax.

Beef, pork and lamb may be among the products subjected to a surcharge by governments as a way to improve public health and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 14, 2017

Avocad-nos? Retailer peddling designer fruit without a pit.

London-based Marks and Spencer is offering a limited supply of the Spanish-grown fruit at $2.70 each, significantly higher than the traditional variety.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017

Happy Family taps new CEO, teases 'breakthrough developments' in 2018

Founder Shazi Visram will be replaced by the organic baby food company's senior vice president of business development, Anne Laraway, in the new year. 

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 14, 2017

Shipt happens: Target acquires e-commerce service for $550M

The Minneapolis retailer will offer same-day grocery delivery at half its stores by early next year before expanding to its entire footprint by the 2018 holiday season.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2017

Dollar General will grow fresh produce offerings to 100 more retailers

The discounter's CEO Todd Vasos said stores with fruits and vegetables have sales that are three times higher, and envisions potentially adding the department to more than a third of the chain's locations.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 13, 2017

Grocery delivery companies see a windfall thanks to Amazon-Whole Foods deal

Instacart has increased its market coverage more than fivefold this year, while Shipt has grown to 22 new markets and expects to hit $1 billion in revenue in 2018.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2017

Soylent taps new CEO as it explores brick-and-mortar expansion

President Bryan Crowley, who has held senior level positions at KeVita, Pabst Brewing Company, Mars and Anheuser-Busch, will replace company founder Rob Rhinehart. 

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 13, 2017

Some consumers waffle on breakfast as a morning option

A DSM survey found that of the 15% of people who skip the meal, nearly four out of 10 say it’s because they don’t have the time.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 13, 2017

Some snack bars are more junk food than healthy, policy group claims

According to the Cornucopia Institute, manufacturers are cutting corners when it comes to sourcing ingredients in their products.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2017

The Fresh Market names Wegmans vet as new marketing lead

Mary Kellmanson, who recently worked as chief marketing officer for Skeeter Snacks, will oversee the specialty grocer's marketing, brand strategy and public relations.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017

Lidl adjusts real estate strategy to reach more customers

The discounter wants to focus on locations between 15,000 and 25,000 square feet in order to penetrate more East Coast markets.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017

NadaMoo raises $4M to milk its growth

The maker of dairy-free frozen desserts, which launched in 2005, has expanded to about 4,000 stores as consumers look for more  plant-based items.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 12, 2017

How Big Food has cleaned up its labeling act

Manufacturers are increasingly removing artificial ingredients from their products, but how they've gone about doing it and the ways customers have reacted vary.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017

Cleaning up a product label can be a challenging endeavor

Nestle and Campbell Soup are among the major food companies that have changed their ingredient lists in response to consumer demand, but overhauling a beloved recipe can be difficult and time consuming.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2017

Seattle judge orders Whole Foods to reopen 365 store

The retailer violated the terms of its lease with the Bellevue Square mall, which required the store stay open for at least 10 years out of its 20-year lease. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2017

Lidl halts construction on New Jersey store

The discounter has reportedly pulled back from sites in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio as well, citing budgetary restrictions and a shift in focus away from smaller markets. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2017

Kroger leans on customer data to create unique, personalized store experiences

The next phase of the grocer's revamping initiative is underway as retail space is optimized for consumer preferences and localized assortments.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 11, 2017

Hershey hits the sweet spot with Cookie Layer Crunch product

The candy line, launched last December, has posted retail sales of $100 million and helped the company boost its appeal among millennials and young families.  

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017

Personalized nutrition could reach the masses if hurdles can be overcome

Tailor-made meal plans could be the next big idea, but their roll out could be delayed as a lack of understanding and high costs turn off low- and middle-income consumers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 11, 2017

Tyson fires another poultry supplier for animal cruelty

The company terminated its contract with the Virginia farm after Compassion Over Killing released a video showing chickens being mistreated.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 8, 2017

General Mills' overhauled logo shows a little love

The manufacturer is keeping the cursive "G" that consumers are familiar with, but adding a heart and a reference to its role in making foods people enjoy.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

Ahold Delhaize announces new company for US operations

The Dutch grocery giant's new division will oversee the retailer’s American banners beginning next year, with Kevin Holt serving as CEO.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 8, 2017

Robots and AI help run McLane's newest facility

The company's most technologically advanced distribution center to date can sort as many as 325,000 products in a day.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 8, 2017