Analysts: Sprouts ripe for takeover in wake of Amazon-Whole Foods deal

The retailer could generate significant interest from other grocers looking to compete in the natural and organic space.

By Jeff Wells • June 21, 2017

Hostess eyes expansion into new product categories

"We need to decide if we're going to do it ourselves or if we're going to find a partner," Hostess COO Andrew Jacobs said of the company's plans to capture more market share. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 21, 2017

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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.

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The Fresh Market's Rick Anicetti resigns as CEO

Chief Financial Officer Brian Nicholson will assume the role on an interim basis, the company announced.

By Jeff Wells • June 21, 2017

Nestle USA invests in meal kit startup Freshly

The manufacturer of Hot Pockets, Nestlé Crunch and Tombstone pizza was the lead investor in the $77 million funding round.

By Christopher Doering • June 21, 2017

Nestle's U.S. candy business could be a sweet deal for the right buyer

Industry consolidation is likely as candy makers look to overcome growing competition and waning consumer demand for sugar.

By Sandy Skrovan • June 20, 2017

With Whole Foods, Amazon adds some serious brick and mortar to its digital arsenal

The online giant's latest acquisition shows the Seattle company is committed to owning every access point to the consumer, including delivery and traditional retail stores.

By Bahige El-Rayes • June 20, 2017

Whole Foods CEO suggests grocer could spin off new brand under Amazon

The organic grocer's chief said post-acquisition it could spin off a new brand that "wouldn't be our standards" — but, presumably, would be more in line with Amazon's business model. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 2017

How Amazon's Whole Foods deal could spoil Target's grocery ambitions

The mass merchant's grocery business has struggled with spoilage and turnover. With Amazon moving fast into brick-and-mortar grocery retailing, it's now or never for Target to carve out a defensible position.

By Corinne Ruff • June 20, 2017

Ikea's bakeable recipe sheets help consumers cook with confidence

The Swedish retailer's "fill-in-the-blank" cooking instructions are printed on parchment with food-safe ink and feature the company's food products. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 20, 2017

Could a bidding war emerge for Whole Foods?

With the grocer's stock trading above the $42 per share price offered by Amazon, some on Wall Street are optimistic another bidder could emerge.

By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2017

Ian McLeod to leave CEO post at Southeastern Grocers

Anthony Hucker, the company’s chief operating officer, will take over the role on an interim basis beginning in July.

By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2017

One step closer to IPO, Blue Apron eyes value of nearly $3.2 billion

The meal-kit delivery company, which has never turned a profit, is looking to sell 30 million shares to the public between $15 to $17 per share.

By Christopher Doering • June 20, 2017

6 of the worst product failures in the food and beverage industry's history

Big corporations are not immune to product mistakes. Just think of Coca-Cola's infamous formula change for its classic soda and toothpaste maker Colgate's unsuccessful introduction of frozen lasagna.  

By Christopher Doering • June 19, 2017

Amazon vs. Walmart: Why the Whole Foods deal escalates the war for the American shopper

The deal gives Amazon a big brick-and-mortar footprint in the grocery business it's trying to disrupt. 

By Laura Heller • June 19, 2017

Kroger's results suggest a bumpy road ahead for the company

The retailer lowered its earnings forecast last week, leading many to speculate it will struggle to keep pace with Lidl, Walmart and other competitors.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017

Grocery meal kit sales topped $80 million in 2016, with more growth expected

Whole Foods, Publix and Kroger are just a few retailers offering the prepared food option in their stores as more companies look to embrace the popular item.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017

Southeastern Grocers converts more Winn-Dixie stores to Hispanic format

The company opened seven Fresco Y Mas stores last week, bringing the Hispanic banner's total to 18 locations.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017

Bending the rules, Fanta twists its way to a new bottle design

Coca-Cola spent five years working on the new packaging after finding the previous version no longer stood out against competitors.

By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017

Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal

The online giant is buying the organic and natural foods pioneer as it faces growing competition from Kroger, Walmart and other retailers.

By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017

Kellogg to invest distribution savings in retail margins, snack portfolio

The food giant's shift from direct store delivery to a warehouse model will save money but also result in the loss of over 1,100 jobs.

By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2017

'Whatever Froots Your Loops': Kellogg launches new millennial-focused ad campaign

By positioning indulgent legacy cereal products as novelty snacks, companies may be able to refresh sales without reformulating. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 16, 2017

Sprouts partners with Amazon Prime Now for Denver service

The natural and organic retailer will offer free two-hour delivery to customers in the Mile High City.

By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2017

IFT 2017: Reducing risk and transforming the new product development process

Despite an inherently uphill battle, product development teams in Food & Beverage companies can thrive with the help of the right approach and technology – and the infrastructure to properly support them.

June 15, 2017

Nestlé exploring options for US candy business

The company said it could decide to sell the confectionery operations, with a final decision on how to proceed expected before the end of 2017.

By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2017

Kroger posts 2nd straight same-store sales declines as revenues fall

The country’s largest grocer saw sales drop 0.2% — compared to 0.7% last quarter — while profit declined 22% over last year. 

By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017