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Report: M&A will increase in 2017, but most deals likely to be domestic
Mergers and acquisitions reached a post-recession record with 58 mega-deals valued at more than $1 billion in 2016 — and all indications point to more this year, according to analysis from A.T. Kearney.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2017 -
Bringing convenience to a new level, Barilla unveils microwavable pasta pouches
Each pouch contains two servings of rotini, gemelli, penne or elbows that consumers can add their own sauce, veggies or meat to after microwaving for 60 seconds.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 22, 2017 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Retrieved from Amazon on March 28, 2017
Amazon Go appears to lay the groundwork for UK locations
The e-commerce giant has trademarked two of its checkout-free store’s slogans in Britain, indicating a move abroad.
By Jeff Wells • May 22, 2017 -
Report: Smaller food brands outshine legacy competitors in innovation
Large CPG companies spend up to six times more on marketing and advertising of older products than they do developing new products, according to research from investor group CircleUp.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Tyson CEO not opposed to splitting up the meat processor
Thomas Hayes, who took charge of the company in December, said for now it makes sense to keep the chicken, pork and beef units together.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Seasons Kosher Supermarkets taps into niche market, adds new locations
The grocer is opening stores in Baltimore, Cleveland and New York, taking advantage of a retail segment largely ignored by other chains.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
SFA and FMI partner to grow industry understanding of the specialty food space
The industry groups hope to strengthen their members' business development in the $127 billion market, which offers high-quality, unique products that cater to adventurous consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Lidl's U.S. arrival taking early aim at retail behemoth Wal-Mart
Many of the German discounter's planned locations will be extremely close to other grocery retailers — a move that shows its calculated fearlessness.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
Instacart continues rapid pace of expansion in several markets
The grocery delivery company has increased service in Texas, Connecticut, Ohio, Florida and South Carolina, with more locations to come.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2017 -
With Lidl's opening day coming in June, traditional grocers prepare to battle
The German discounter's first U.S. stores start doing business next month, prompting Wal-Mart, Kroger and others to increase their discounts and improve their private label offerings.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
Campbell's profit lags as demand wanes for its soups, V8
The maker of Goldfish crackers and Plum Organics lowered its sales forecast for its fiscal year due partly to a "difficult operating environment."
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2017 -
Unable to find a buyer, Martin's will close 9 Virginia stores
Grocery giant Ahold sold about half the chain last year to Publix in order to address antitrust concerns in its merger with Delhaize, but has been unsuccessful in unloading the rest.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2017 -
Kemin's water-extracted spearmint now ripe for use as a functional ingredient
Neumentix could be used in foods — like candies or chocolate bars — but is also likely to turn up in enhanced drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 2017 -
AB InBev unit paid retailers and bars to push its beers, Massachusetts report claims
The state's alcohol board says Anheuser-Busch gave bar equipment as incentives to sell their products instead of competitors. The brewer denies the report.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2017 -
Shipt hires more workers to meet growing demand in Ohio
The company plans to add 750 more shoppers as part of its partnership with Meijer in the Buckeye State.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Opinion
In the battle for America's grocery market, there's one clear winner
Amazon's inroads into the grocery space may not be enough to dethrone Wal-Mart, which will benefit from its network of nearly 4,700 U.S. stores in the years ahead, writes GYK Antler's Andrew Hemingway.
By Andrew Hemingway • May 18, 2017 -
Wal-Mart's e-commerce play brings big payoff in Q1
Wal-Mart's acquisition of Jet last year and of smaller players since then was evident in the retail giant's first quarter results, with e-commerce sales growing by more than 60%.
By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2017 -
Flowers Foods Q1 sales slip as bread market softens
The baked goods company reported selling 1.4% less, falling to $1.188 billion, but CEO Allen Shiver remained confident that business improvement measures will pay off.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Grocers embrace in-store kiosks as tech advances
Supermarkets leverage areas that print coupons, offer nutritional information and recipe ideas, and enable quick-service deli ordering to enhance the shopping experience.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Jim Beam partners with White Coffee to create non-alcoholic drinks
The new beverages expand Jim Beam's product line that already includes barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pancake syrup and glazes.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Too many labels cause information overload for consumers
A recent survey found 77% of respondents rely on friends and family for both nutrition and food safety information.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Opening soon: Inside Lidl's blueprint to invade the US grocery market
At an event in New York Tuesday night, the much-hyped German retailer offered a taste of its low priced, quality goods — and previewed its strategy to stand out in the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2017 -
Mars, Nestle and other candy giants commit to cut calories in half of products by 2022
Backlash against sugar is one of the industry's top trends, and these five manufacturers will make many offerings 200 calories or less.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Ahold Delhaize named 'noteworthy' company for diversity
The grocer was the only one to be mentioned in DiversityInc.'s annual list, though it did not earn a Top 50 distinction.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Target handily beats Q1 estimates as new strategy gains traction
But there’s much more to do, so real performance advances will take time, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2017
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