Report: Activist fund Corvex builds $400M stake in yogurt maker Danone

Keith Meister, who oversees the investment group, acquired the shares because he believes the company is significantly undervalued, Bloomberg said.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 15, 2017

Aldi to offer online shopping in 3 US cities

The discount retailer partnered with Instacart for this pilot, which will roll out in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas later this month.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2017

Explore the 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.  

By Food Dive staff

Analyst: Sprouts more likely to purchase Fresh Thyme than be bought out

A partnership between the two grocers, which share similar business models and store formats but operate in distinct regions, could be better positioned to compete with Whole Foods.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 14, 2017

Constellation Brands expands reach into craft brews with Funky Buddha buy

The acquisition, which boosts Constellation's presence in the high-end beer segment, follows its takeover of Ballast Point for nearly $1 billion in 2015.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2017

Hampton Creek discussing partnerships with global meat companies

These potential licensing agreements with well-known entities would help the San Francisco-based startup increase "clean meat" production and keep costs down.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2017

Giant launches 'No Antibiotics Ever' pork with private label

The product coincides with trends taking place throughout the food industry, including growing demand for cleaner labels and a push away from national brands.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 11, 2017

Analytics company AppCard acquires loyalty program ProLogic

The tech partnership is set to make independent grocers more data-driven and analytically focused, which could level the playing field with bigger, deep-pocketed competitors.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 11, 2017

Harris Teeter launching new program to highlight local products

The grocery chain, a unit of Kroger, will spotlight products already on store shelves that consumers might not know are produced or raised nearby.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 11, 2017

Hucker gets nod as Southeastern Grocers president and CEO

Despite a transformation plan already in motion, the new executive faces a challenge of reviving a company that's been losing sales and market share.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 11, 2017

Does a swell of independent grocery openings in DC hint at a new trend?

At least six locations have opened in the Washington, D.C., area since 2015, and additional openings are expected in the future.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 10, 2017

Ahold Delhaize profits surge 68% with merger savings

The Netherlands-based retail giant reported net income of €355 million ($416.04 million) for the quarter and net synergies of €117 million ($137.12 million) for the first half of 2017.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2017

Chef'd gets $25M investment from Smithfield Foods

The meal-kit startup has eschewed venture capital and instead turned to strategic partners such as Campbell Soup, which are looking to get a foothold in the space.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2017

Could alcohol-free beer give the industry a much-needed buzz?

Specialty brews are growing increasingly popular with health-conscious consumers and those worried about the problems that can occur when drinking.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2017

Flowers Foods Q2 performance underwhelms, lowers full-year guidance

The company also announced it will close a snack cake bakery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in early October to help improve its profitability.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 10, 2017

Blue Apron stock plunges 15% despite posting better-than-expected revenue

In its first earnings report as a public company, the meal-kit provider warned of unexpected costs tied to the start up of its new Linden, New Jersey, facility.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2017

Chobani reorganizes sales and marketing under 'demand' department

This move could break down organizational silos, increase integration and awareness across corporate functions, and make the company more responsive to changing consumer tastes and preferences.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017

Food and flat-boxed furniture: A third of Ikea shoppers come to eat

The Swedish retailer already has pop-up restaurants in London, Paris and Oslo, and is now reportedly considering opening stand-alone cafes in major cities around the world.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 9, 2017

Hostess' Q2 earnings deliver profit, but fall short of expectations

Company shares fell 3% after earnings were released Tuesday, but the baker is confident investments in product innovations will continue to drive revenue growth.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 9, 2017

Appeals court upholds $42M decision against Safeway over online pricing

The class-action case, which was filed in 2011, claimed the California-based grocer raised online product prices higher than its customer contract allowed.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2017

FDA calls Impossible Burger's secret ingredient into question

The plant-based meat with soy leghemoglobin is still on the market, but the agency is concerned the substance could be an allergen. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017

Dave's Killer Bread continues to rise with help of ex-felons

The company was founded by Glenn Dahl and his brother Dave, who previously served 15 years in prison. Nearly a third of the firm's employees are former convicts.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 9, 2017

Monster Beverage sees strong Q2, but future growth could be slowing

The energy drink company's gross sales increased 9.8% to $1.04 billion from a year earlier, but segment and supply challenges loom on the horizon.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 9, 2017

With unemployment low, grocery delivery services fight to retain workers

Instacart and Postmates are among the gig-economy companies offering perks, bonuses and other enticements to attract and hold on to employees.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2017

Dean Foods' earnings disappoint as grocery wars take toll

The dairy giant saw a steep drop in gross profits, net income and earnings per share over last year as milk volumes decline and retail stores invest in private labels.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 8, 2017

Analyst: Amazon unlikely to see competing bids for Whole Foods

One industry expert doesn’t see any other bids coming for Whole Foods — and with the grocer’s stock trading below the company's purchase price of $42, neither does the market.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 8, 2017