Corporate Operations: Page 242
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Target taps Kroger veteran to lead grocery business
Jeff Burt, former president of the Fred Meyer division of Kroger Co., will will join the company on April 10, relocating to Minneapolis.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 21, 2017 -
Unilever plans $7.4B sale of margarine brands
Flora, Stork, Bertolli and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter brands have not been selling as well, and the massive corporation is looking for strength following Kraft Heinz's failed takeover bid.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 21, 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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Why kombucha sales are up 41%
Analysts say the health and taste benefits of the fermented tea drinks seem to indicate that growth may continue.
By Keith Loria • March 21, 2017 -
Publix expands healthcare services in four Florida counties
The food retailer is the latest grocer to work with outside partners as consumers take a greater interest in wellness.
By Keith Loria • March 21, 2017 -
Do triple-dipped Ding Dongs bring the promise of more profit?
Hostess is growing its presence in the grocery store by expanding its older and newly acquired brands into the in-store bakery.
By Doug Harris • March 21, 2017 -
Are Amazon's click-and-collect locations too late to the game?
The e-tailer may be known as an innovator, but it’s given a generous head start to retailers like Kroger and Wal-Mart.
By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2017 -
Albertsons reportedly in merger talks with Sprouts Farmers Market
The deal would give Albertsons a major foothold in the lucrative organic space.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2017 -
Cocoa companies pledge to end deforestation
The coalition — which includes Nestlé, Mars, Mondelez, Cargill and Olam — will begin its efforts in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms plans Texas-sized expansion
Planned facilities could process 1.25 million birds per week, which would bring about 375 million pounds of dressed meat annually.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Stonyfield milks popularity of full-fat dairy with new yogurts
These products have become more popular with consumers who view them as healthier, less processed and better tasting.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Conagra purchases upstart meat snack maker
The acquisition of Thanasi Foods will allow the food giant to expand its reach in proteins and snacks popular with young consumers.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Why California and Texas are dominating grocery store growth
A new report shows that the Golden and Lone Star states accounted for 27% of new store openings in 2016.
By Jeff Wells • March 20, 2017 -
How retailers can turn rising labor costs into innovation opportunities
Smart companies are using the opportunity to do things like maximize their existing labor and refine pricing promotions.
By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2017 -
Nutella maker adding two brands to chocolate empire
Ferrero International will buy Fannie May and Harry London brands from 1-800-Flowers.com for $115 million.
By Doug Harris • March 17, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on March 15, 2017
Honey Nut Cheerios mascot buzzes off. Will it sweeten sales or awareness?
The cereal giant replaced the bee on the box with a white outline and started a #BringBackTheBees social media campaign.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Natural Grocers rolls out new pro-organic campaign
The natural and organic retailer has started a new "Here vs. Here" ad blitz that highlights the differences between conventional and organic farming methods.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
USDA
Changes to immigration enforcement may mean higher food prices
The Pew Research Center estimated that in 2014, there were 8 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. labor force.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Southeastern Grocers' customers fuel up on cheap groceries, not cheap gas
The grocery parent is replacing its Fuelperks reward program with a Plenti food savings discount at SEG's, Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo and Fresco Y Mas retail locations.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
When beef prices fizzle, grill use sizzles
The U.S. Agriculture Department reported that commercial beef production is expected to be the highest since 2011.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Why Wal-Mart sees private labels as the key to future success
The discount retailer views its store brands like Great Value as an opportunity to bolster profit margins and capture shopper loyalty.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Bottled water officially edges soda as America's most popular drink
Volumes of the healthy drink have increased for the last 40 years, but will single-serve plastic bottles of a beverage many can get for free stay on top for long?
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Hostess bakes up sweet profits in 2016
The Twinkie manufacturer has grown sales by leveraging the iconic brand to make ice cream, cappuccino and deep-fried varieties of the cream-filled snack.
By Christopher Doering • March 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: How Krave made jerky into a trendy snack
General manager Shane Chambers said the company, which was acquired in 2015 by Hershey, has benefited from the chocolate maker's scale, resources and knowledge.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
US ham and bacon producer purchased by JBS
The Brazilian meat packer will buy Plumrose USA for about $230 million, expanding its reach into prepared foods and value-added categories.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Beef startup mooving more like a tech company
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based grass-fed beef company, doesn't own a farm, processing plant or any cattle.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017
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