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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 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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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 -
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 -
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 Emma Liem Beckett • 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 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • June 22, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on October 21, 2015
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 Emma Liem Beckett • June 22, 2017 -
USDA
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 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • 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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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
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