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

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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

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

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

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

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

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