Nestle cites 'robust' interest, plans to sell US chocolate business by March

Potential suitors for the segment include Hershey, Mars and smaller European candy makers such as Lindt/Ghirardelli/Russell Stover and Ferrero.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 22, 2017

Bottled water sales gushing as beverage maintains popularity with consumers

The beverage shows no sign of losing its top spot as the public increasingly looks to healthier alternatives.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 22, 2017

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

Cookies for breakfast? Post hopes you'll fill your bowl.

The company is counting on nostalgia and indulgence trends to drive sales of its new Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter cereals that are available only at Walmart.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2017

Brothers Marketplace expansion shows size matters

Roche Bros., which just announced a fourth location for the banner, sees the smaller stores as a way to reach younger, convenience-focused shoppers in population-dense markets.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 21, 2017

Could adaptogens become the next kombucha?

The plant extracts purport to have health-boosting qualities, but marketing their benefits may prove difficult for some manufacturers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 21, 2017

Walmart reportedly testing Amazon Go-like store, personal shopping service

Incubated startups at the big-box retailer appear to be chasing younger, wealthier customers with initiatives that depart from its traditional brick-and-mortar foundation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

With companies such as Amazon Fresh delivering products like ice cream and pizza to the home, businesses are playing catch up to ensure the chilled items arrive in good condition.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 21, 2017

Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain

From false labeling to proper storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when products are shipped and handled.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 21, 2017

Ingredion launches incubator to jump-start new businesses

The new initiative will help fledgling ingredient startups and established companies boost production and develop on-trend products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2017

A new dimension: The 3-D-printed cup embedded with energy drink ingredients

California-based Smart Cups claims its proprietary technology is "poised to completely disrupt the future of beverage manufacturing and delivery."

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2017

Conagra gets sales boost from new products, hurricanes

The owner of Slim Jim meat snacks, Chef Boyardee and David Seeds also purchased Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin, a maker of frozen flatbread pocket sandwiches. 

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2017

Dole Food in talks to sell itself to Belgium produce firm

Greenyard says it has secured the necessary financing to buy one of the largest U.S. fruit and vegetable companies, which considered an IPO earlier this year.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Product information firm Label Insight gets $21M in new funding

The cash infusion will allow the data company, which partners with manufacturers and retailers, to hire 55 new employees and expand its database to 1 million items.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Fresh Thyme to cut store expansion in half next year

After opening 20 locations in 2017, the Indianapolis-based natural and organic grocer will open 10 stores during the next twelve months, including its first in Pennsylvania.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 20, 2017

Activist investor calls for changes at Ingles Markets

New York-based Gamco Asset Management has nominated two new members for election to the retailer's board, and has pushed for better oversight and investor relations.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2017

General Mills' cereal and snack sales rise, but yogurt sours

During the second quarter, the maker of Fiber One, Annie's and Cheerios, posted a profit of $431 million, down 11% from a year ago, even as sales rose 2.1% to $4.2 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017

Cereal sales are soggy, but manufacturers remain optimistic

Sales fell 2.3% this year as time-strapped consumers move to on-the-go alternatives, but snacking could prove to be a bright spot for the category.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 19, 2017

Kroger, dominant in click-and-collect sector, opens its 1,000th ClickList store

The grocer has also updated its online platform to better integrate coupons, recipes, shopping lists and other features.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 19, 2017

Costco's robust e-commerce growth grabs Wall Street's attention

BMO Capital Markets raised its price target for the club retailer, noting that increasing online sales will continue to deliver strong results for shareholders.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 19, 2017

Study: Climate stress on cacao trees could affect chocolate flavor

Beans grown two different ways on Bolivian farms had higher antioxidant levels and lower fat content when the temperatures rose and the soil got drier.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017

Plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat adds sausage to its menu

Buoyed by the success of its hamburger, the company has launched the new product exclusively at a Whole Foods in Boulder, Colorado with additional locations to be announced in January.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 19, 2017

USDA plans to withdraw rule establishing organic livestock standards

The Agriculture Department said it was pulling the measure because it doesn't believe it has the authority to implement it.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017

Grocers: Inefficient cash handling is costing your stores money

As supermarkets look for new ways to increase efficiencies and reduce spending, Cummin Allison's Tim Grabacki offers advice on how to help improve a location's bottom line.

By Tim Grabacki • Dec. 19, 2017

Investor coalition pressures Sanderson Farms to limit antibiotics use

This is the second time that shareholders of the Mississippi-based chicken producer have been asked to direct the company to limit the use of medically important antibiotics.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect the food industry

Congress is expected to pass a tax reform bill this week. Here's a cheat sheet on what it means for food, grocery and other industries.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 18, 2017