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Campbell Soup buying snack maker Snyder's-Lance for $4.9B
The largest deal in the iconic company's history will allow it to further expand its footprint with the on-the-go consumer through brands such as Emerald Nuts and Cape Cod chips.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Hershey to buy SkinnyPop owner Amplify for $1.6B
The deal gives the chocolate powerhouse another foothold in the fast-growing snack category, one of CEO Michelle Buck's main pursuits since taking the helm in March.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 18, 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.
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Kroger's Kitchen 1883 could expand in 2018 and beyond
The first month for the grocer's inaugural restaurant has proven successful, and company representatives say additional locations could be a possibility.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Unilever sells spreads business to KKR for $8B
In selling its 145-year old division, home to I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and other brands, the food maker is shedding a historic unit that has experienced challenges as consumers transition back to traditional butter.
By Cassie Chew • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Will Amazon really dominate grocery?
The online retailer's Whole Foods acquisition has made it much more of a threat, but tough competition from the likes of Walmart and Kroger means industry supremacy is far from guaranteed.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Costco's strong Q1 earnings prove it's still Amazon-proof
The club retailer posted higher-than-expected earnings per share of $1.45 while e-commerce sales jumped 42.1%.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 15, 2017 -
GMA defections continue; Tyson, Unilever will not renew membership
Two more major industry players have announced they're leaving the trade organization at the end of the year, bringing the total number of Big Food defections to six.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 15, 2017 -
United Natural Foods could be the biggest winner in the Amazon-Whole Foods deal
The natural and organic distributor's financials have rebounded following the online retailer's $13.7 billion acquisition, but some question whether the company's relationship with its biggest grocery client will last.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Vita Coco debuts new coconut milk beverage
The product, which includes cream and water from the drupe, would compete with alternative options made from soy, almonds and rice that are popular with consumers.
By Cassie Chew • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Campbell Soup approaches Snyder's-Lance for potential acquisition
The snacking company has turned to an investment bank after being approached by the New Jersey firm and another unnamed potential buyer.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Survey: Shoppers love Aldi, but say Walmart's customer experience lags
Retail Feedback Group found that 33% of shoppers who visited the discounter in the past 60 days plan to visit more often, compared to just 10% who said the same for the mega-retailer.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Sales shine for Sanderson Farms, but profits slip in Q4
The nation's third-largest poultry company said seasonal price declines, hurricane disruptions and higher corn prices weakened its net income for the quarter.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Avocad-nos? Retailer peddling designer fruit without a pit.
London-based Marks and Spencer is offering a limited supply of the Spanish-grown fruit at $2.70 each, significantly higher than the traditional variety.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Happy Family taps new CEO, teases 'breakthrough developments' in 2018
Founder Shazi Visram will be replaced by the organic baby food company's senior vice president of business development, Anne Laraway, in the new year.
By Cassie Chew • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Move over, soda. Meat could be next on the menu for a special tax.
Beef, pork and lamb may be among the products subjected to a surcharge by governments as a way to improve public health and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Shipt happens: Target acquires e-commerce service for $550M
The Minneapolis retailer will offer same-day grocery delivery at half its stores by early next year before expanding to its entire footprint by the 2018 holiday season.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Dollar General will grow fresh produce offerings to 100 more retailers
The discounter's CEO Todd Vasos said stores with fruits and vegetables have sales that are three times higher, and envisions potentially adding the department to more than a third of the chain's locations.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Grocery delivery companies see a windfall thanks to Amazon-Whole Foods deal
Instacart has increased its market coverage more than fivefold this year, while Shipt has grown to 22 new markets and expects to hit $1 billion in revenue in 2018.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Soylent taps new CEO as it explores brick-and-mortar expansion
President Bryan Crowley, who has held senior level positions at KeVita, Pabst Brewing Company, Mars and Anheuser-Busch, will replace company founder Rob Rhinehart.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Some consumers waffle on breakfast as a morning option
A DSM survey found that of the 15% of people who skip the meal, nearly four out of 10 say it’s because they don’t have the time.
By Cassie Chew • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Some snack bars are more junk food than healthy, policy group claims
According to the Cornucopia Institute, manufacturers are cutting corners when it comes to sourcing ingredients in their products.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2017 -
The Fresh Market names Wegmans vet as new marketing lead
Mary Kellmanson, who recently worked as chief marketing officer for Skeeter Snacks, will oversee the specialty grocer's marketing, brand strategy and public relations.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Lidl adjusts real estate strategy to reach more customers
The discounter wants to focus on locations between 15,000 and 25,000 square feet in order to penetrate more East Coast markets.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2017 -
NadaMoo raises $4M to milk its growth
The maker of dairy-free frozen desserts, which launched in 2005, has expanded to about 4,000 stores as consumers look for more plant-based items.
By Cassie Chew • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Big Food has cleaned up its labeling act
Manufacturers are increasingly removing artificial ingredients from their products, but how they've gone about doing it and the ways customers have reacted vary.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017
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