Corporate Operations: Page 229


  • Analyst: Wegmans should accelerate its expansion

    Disruption in the crowded market works in favor of the highly successful grocer, according to Burt P. Flickinger III of Strategic Resources Group.

    By Jeff Wells • June 26, 2017
  • Report: Walmart will not bid on Whole Foods

    Sources told Reuters the retail giant isn’t interested in buying the company and that the natural and organic retailer has not received a second offer.

    By Jeff Wells • June 26, 2017
  • Trendline

    How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

    Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

    By Food Dive staff
  • Dean Foods expands outside of dairy with Uncle Matt's Organic purchase

    The leading milk processor did not disclose how much it paid for the maker of probiotic-infused juices and fruit-infused water.

    By June 26, 2017
  • Danone, Nestle CEOs say transparency is key to regaining consumer trust

    The executives said multinationals need to be more open and tackle issues like climate change and obesity – or risk losing market share to start-ups.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 26, 2017
  • J.P. Morgan: Walmart could challenge Amazon in Whole Foods play

    Analysts say the big-box retailer has the means and the motive and is more likely than Kroger, Costco or Target to get into a bidding war with Amazon.

    By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017
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    Giant serves up Beer & Wine Eateries in more stores

    More grocers are adding in-store bars to create a shopping experience that entices consumers to stay longer, buy more and return often.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 23, 2017
  • Costco begins construction on Nebraska poultry facility

    The $300 million plant, which is expected to process 2 million chickens per week for the wholesaler, is set to open in April 2019. 

    By June 23, 2017
  • Analyst: Lidl threat a 'tremendous factor' in recent grocery CEO resignations

    Ian McLeod of Southeastern Grocers and Rick Anicetti of The Fresh Market also likely left due to lack of resources, according to Strategic Resource Group’s Burt P. Flickinger III.

    By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2017
  • Winn-Dixie case may compel retailers to make their websites ADA compliant

    A legally blind Florida resident successfully sued the grocer after he was unable to fill an online prescription.

    By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2017
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    No big deal: Food and beverage transactions during May were small in size

    Despite a high level of acquisition activity, there were no major purchases last month with the largest a health supplements company bought for $446 million.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 23, 2017
  • Dr Pepper replaces Bai founder with company insider

    The replacement of Ben Weiss with Lain Hancock comes five months after the soda giant purchased the antioxidant-infused beverage company.

    By June 23, 2017
  • Walmart stops price-matching in Minnesota stores

    The brick-and-mortar giant has shifted to emphasize “always low prices” and incentives for online shoppers to pick up in stores.

    By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2017
  • Nestle launches incubator to help upstart food and agriculture companies

    The bottled water, ice cream and candy maker is looking to boost innovation by combining its resources with creative thinking from entrepreneurial businesses.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 22, 2017
  • Beyond tomatoes: Ketchup makers embrace alternative vegetables

    Mintel says one in five new launches of the condiment in Germany focus on alternative produce such as beetroot, carrot or pumpkin.

    By June 22, 2017
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    General Mills taps Ivan Pollard as chief marketing officer

    Most recently at Coca-Cola, the new executive will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategies at the grocery, yogurt and snack giant.

    By June 22, 2017
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    Tyson to try new chicken stunning method to improve animal welfare

    Controlled atmosphere stunning, which uses gas to render chickens unconscious before slaughter, will be tested at two company farms during the next year.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 22, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Kellogg's new supply chain model comes at a high cost

    More than 4,000 workers are now out of a job as Kellogg switches to a warehouse model, seeking to adopt to the demands of e-commerce.

    By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2017
  • Big Apple e-grocer FreshDirect is a big target for acquisition

    The company’s ability to profit off home delivery has made it a target for retailers in the past, with offers likely to heat up following Amazon’s deal with Whole Foods.

    By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017
  • Analyst: Kroger should make a counter offer for Whole Foods

    In a note to investors, Loop Capital’s Andrew Wolf said the retailer’s wealth of grocery data would greatly benefit Whole Foods.

    By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017
  • ShopRite increases presence of locally sourced foods at its stores

    Working with local entrepreneurs, family farm and community businesses, the retailer offers a unique product assortment that varies by location.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 22, 2017
  • Diageo buys George Clooney-owned tequila brand for up to $1B

    The purchase of Casamigos follows the spirit maker's goal to expand into the fast-growing super-premium alcohol category popular with consumers.

    By June 22, 2017
  • Hain Celestial says it won't restate earnings following accounting audit

    The manufacturer, which hadn’t reported results since 2016, said regulators and its own team ended an investigation into possible accounting discrepancies.

    By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    6 ways the Amazon-Whole Foods deal could impact the grocery industry

    Analysts say retailers can expect greater pricing pressure, consolidation and consumer expectations for online shopping and delivery.  

    By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017
  • Schnucks doubles down on support for food stamps, local produce

    While low-income households will benefit, the biggest winners of the retailer's new program will be local farmers and the supermarket itself.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 21, 2017
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    Does Amazon have the cure to fix Whole Foods' retail woes?

    The natural and organic retailer could benefit from the online giant's technology and ability to lower prices, but it could struggle to survive a culture clash with web pioneer.

    By Jeff Wells • June 21, 2017