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

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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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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

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

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

Wal-Mart experiments with tech-enhanced 'Next-Gen' stores

Supercenters in Texas and Florida feature revamped layouts and technology such as “Scan and Go” checkout and interactive screens that provide an “endless aisle."

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2017

Investor sues to stop Tyson-AdvancePierre deal

The lawsuit claims the cheesesteak and sandwich maker omitted information investors need to decide whether to support the merger.

By Christopher Doering • May 17, 2017

H-E-B finds unique way to get shoppers involved in promoting products

The contest, which encourages shoppers to create a commercial featuring its Primo Pick items, is the latest effort by the grocer to involve its devoted customer base.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 17, 2017

Kraft Heinz's M&A plans focus on a target with global brands

The maker of Velveeta and Kool-Aid failed in its takeover of Unilever in February, but analysts expect the company to look elsewhere for another deal.

By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017

Albertsons offers to buy 19 Strack & Van Til stores from Central Grocers

The supermarket giant's subsidiary, Jewel Food Stores, is willing to pay $100 million for the locations, but could still be outbid in an auction.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Report: Retail is the most vulnerable industry to cyberattacks

Schnucks was the victim of a cyberattack in 2013, while Target, CVS and Costco are among the other companies to report security breaches.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017