How do I look? Product redesigns focus on what's on the outside.

The companies behind Jeni's Ice Cream, No Cow bars, Farmhand Organics and Essentia's bottled water embarked on repackaging efforts to attract more attention.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 5, 2017

Grocery Retailer of the Year: Walmart

From carefully guarding its price leadership to aggressively expanding its e-commerce capabilities, Walmart made savvy investments on a scale that other supermarket competitors couldn't match in 2017.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 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

The Food Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett , Jeff Wells , Christopher Doering , Sandy Skrovan , Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2017

Food Executive of the Year: Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods

During his 11 months at the helm, he has positioned Tyson Foods to better respond to shoppers who are snacking more and consuming greater amounts of protein.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 2017

Food Company of the Year: Sanderson Farms

Sanderson Farms has raised its broiler chickens with antibiotics for 70 years, and has no plans to change.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 4, 2017

Most Talked About Food Company of the Year: Hampton Creek

The vegan condiments company had a year full of blockbuster announcements and achievements, as well as dramatic news stories about its internal operations.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 4, 2017

Food Disruptor of the Year: Halo Top

The frozen treats maker started its business in 2012 and has rapidly grown to become the #1 seller of pint ice cream in the U.S., beating out iconic brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Breyers.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2017

Grocery Deal of the Year: Amazon-Whole Foods

After the news of the $13.7 billion acquisition broke on the morning of June 15, industry observers seemed to be unanimous in praising the bombshell deal.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 2017

Grocery Executive of the Year: Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Instacart

In the wake of the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, Instacart signed on with dozens of retailers, turning what many thought would be a disadvantage into a major advantage for the company.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 4, 2017

More soup for you: Campbell to pilot direct-to-consumer model

An online delivery service that ships the product to the public is one way the $15 billion packaged-food giant is trying to boost slumping sales amid changing shopper tastes and preferences.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 4, 2017

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

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

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