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Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings buoyed by noncarbonated drinks
While net sales for the beverage company increased 4%, soda volumes fell and natural disasters and early debt payments brought profits down.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Food safety leader FoodLogiQ gains $4.25M investment
The company will use the funding to hire new employees across sales, product development and engineering and marketing departments.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 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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Nestlé leaving GMA at the end of the year
The Swiss giant is the second large food company this year — following Campbell Soup — to give up its Grocery Manufacturers of America membership.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Coca-Cola's efforts to diversify are paying off as beverage maker tops forecast
The manufacturer said its juice, dairy and plant-based items, along with tea and coffee drinks, all grew 1% during the most recent period.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Consumer satisfaction with many CPG companies declining
The shift away from processed foods hurt Kraft Heinz, General Mills and Mars in the latest ACSI customer satisfaction index while Hershey, Quaker and Conagra benefited.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Mars Wrigley seeks sales jolt with caffeine gum relaunch
First introduced in 2013 but pulled due to pending FDA studies, the product is touted as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee and energy drinks.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Aldi spurs 3% price drop in SoCal grocery market
With its industry-beating prices and private label selection, the discounter is forcing larger retailers to compete.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Albertsons reports strong e-commerce growth in Q2 report
A 19% increase in its e-commerce business provided some solace amid an otherwise lackluster quarterly performance for the fast-growing retailer.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Anheuser-Busch launches Prohibition-era limited edition brew
The beer maker is bringing back an amber lager recipe from 1920 that was never distributed nationally due to the start of the federal ban on alcohol sales.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Ice cream finds its sweet spot is more than just for dessert
More consumers are enjoying the popular frozen treat as a snack between meals, as opposed to only after dinner.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Halo Top melts market share away from Unilever
The upstart, which recently became the #1 selling pint of ice cream in the U.S., has taken share away from the food giant known for its Breyers brand.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Lidl debuts online shopping with Shipt in South Carolina
The discount grocer is now offering ordering and delivery through the service to 123,000 customers in the Greenville area.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Analyst: Supervalu got 'bargain basement' deal on AG of Florida
The company nabbed the regional wholesaler for as much as 35% below its value.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2017 -
LaCroix CEO responds to falling stock prices in all caps
Nick Caporella issued an emotional statement blaming short sellers for the drop in company's shares last week.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Impossible Burger making its way to foodservice venues
The company is reaching beyond upscale restaurants and debuting its popular plant-based product at university dining halls, company cafeterias and museum cafes.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Coca-Cola picks new leader to oversee its North American operations
The soda giant said James Dinkins, the head of its Minute Maid Business, will replace Sandy Douglas starting next year. Both executives joined Coke in 1988.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Walmart poised to outlast its European rivals in the US
Massive scale, geographic proximity and shopper familiarity are among the reasons the retail giant has an edge over Lidl and Aldi.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Family-run Buehler's transitions ownership to employees
Former family owners of the 13-store Ohio-based grocery chain said this is a “better option than selling the business to outsiders.”
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Lawsuits say 'diet' soda claim is misleading
Class action cases filed against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple say the term implies the soft drinks will help consumers lose weight when they actually do the opposite.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Kroger plans to remodel hundreds of stores
As part of the recently unveiled "Restock Kroger" plan, the retailer will update approximately 700 locations across the country to be more customer-centric.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Is enough support brewing in Congress to pass lower alcohol production taxes?
The legislation has enough support in both the Senate and House, but despite similar backing each of the past two years, the bill did not get passed.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Lidl shoppers give chain mixed reviews after 4 months in US
Consumers have praised the company's low prices and in-store bakeries, while complaining about its bag policy and limited assortment of brands.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Millennials turning to probiotics more than prior generations
A 2017 National Consumer Survey conducted by Packaged Facts found about 25% of U.S. adults seek out foods and beverages with high amounts of these microorganisms.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Pringles brings pop-up 'Stack Shack' to NYC
The snack brand's out-of-home effort, hosted by TV personality Adam Richman, encourages visitors to play with their food.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Nestle wrestles with flat North American sales as activist investor looms
The candy, water and frozen foods maker has struggled like many of its peers with changing consumer tastes and preferences, but recent deals and improvements to its business have failed to yield meaningful results.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017
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