Anheuser-Busch revs up an order of Tesla Semi trucks

The manufacturer of Budweiser and Bud Light has ordered 40 of the new vehicles to help move beer shipments from breweries to wholesalers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

CIFI sweet potato sweeteners get non-GMO verified

Use of the natural vegetable-based additive in product formulations is helping brands replace high fructose corn syrup with cleaner, no-sugar added, nutritious and sustainable ingredients popular with consumers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 7, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

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. 

By Food Dive staff

Report: Majority of consumers visit multiple stores for their groceries

A new Acosta study finds 76% of shoppers visit more than one retailer each week in search of fresh food, the best price and the brands they want.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 7, 2017

Target rolls out much-anticipated mobile wallet feature

The mass merchant is the latest to join the club, but it has a long way to go to catch up with the likes of Walmart.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 7, 2017

Sprouts CEO: We're open to acquisition talks

In an interview with Food Dive, Amin Maredia said the company would evaluate any offers and hinted it could even make a purchase of its own.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2017

Brown-Forman raises a glass to surging spirit sales

The maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey said it's benefiting from growth in the U.S. and overseas, where demand for its products has been increasing for several years. 

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 7, 2017

DuPont launches new venture for prebiotic and probiotic R&D

Manufacturers can use findings from microbiome research to engineer food products that improve gut health and bacterial composition, particularly in infants. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 7, 2017

General Mills donates $735K to research soil health

The funding, which will be spread out during a three-year period, will focus on better ways to grow wheat —  an ingredient in some of the company's cereals, pastries and snacks.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 7, 2017

Trader Joe's sees more monthly shoppers than Whole Foods, study finds

While prices, selection and philosophy may be doing more to bring shoppers to the California-based retailer known for its unique private label products now, the battle is far from over.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 6, 2017

How a holistic approach to intelligent demand planning can help manufacturers get ahead

Mike Lorbiecki, IFS North America vice president of sales, explores how real-time supply chain data could be used to forecast seasonality, anticipate product cannibalization and improve decision making.

By Mike Lorbiecki • Dec. 6, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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