Sprig is the latest meal delivery service to close its operation

The startup's challenges are symbolic of the problems facing many smaller players struggling against bigger-name competitors like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh.

By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017

Trader Joe's prepares for battle with Canadian grocery pirate

The retailer is suing Pirate Joe's, a Canadian retailer that buys its products, brings them across the border and sells them to local residents, for trademark violation.

By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017

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Getting 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. 

By Food Dive staff

J.M. Smucker to acquire Conagra's Wesson for $285M

The jam manufacturer estimates the cooking oil brand will add $230 million to its annual net sales. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 30, 2017

Coca-Cola's latest packaging play delivers access to music festivals

Bottles attached with removable wristbands drove a sales lift of 11% in their targeted region. 

By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • May 30, 2017

A Balancing Act: How to go from idea to successful food startup

It's not just hard work —  investors, incubators, analysts and entrepreneurs lay out the often difficult path to success.

By Sandy Skrovan • May 30, 2017

Report: PepsiCo in talks to buy coconut water maker Vita Coco

The purchase would help the soda giant expand into healthier offerings as more consumers move away from sugary drinks.

By Christopher Doering • May 30, 2017

Hy-Vee plans dedicated e-commerce facility and prep kitchen in Kansas City

The company hopes the 137,000-square-foot structure will better serve two growing segments of its business.

By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017

Marsh says several grocers are interested in buying remaining stores

Giant Eagle, Kroger, Albertsons and Save-A-Lot may be among the potential purchasers, analysts say.

By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017

Family Dollar to roll out revamped stores and private brands

The chain's parent company plans to renovate 250 stores and introduce Home Line and Katoomba Candy Co. brands to its portfolio.

By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017

Beyond Meat grabs shelf space in Safeway

The burger, which sizzles and oozes fat while cooking, will be sold in the grocer's meat case in an attempt to woo beef eaters.

By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017

H-E-B focuses on fresh and specialty foods with Central Market remodel

The grocer hopes a larger produce and wine selection will give it an edge in the cutthroat Houston market.

By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017

Lawsuit: Hershey was 'deceptive' by underfilling candy boxes

A federal judge ruled last week the case — which claims the company is violating a federal statute that prohibits "nonfunctional" space in packaged foods — can go forward.

By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2017

Data partnership promises a more detailed look at grocery real estate

A new program from supermarket site firm Planned Grocery and analytics company Intalytics will find and track new grocery store locations.

By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017

Costco sales rise as competition from Amazon, Lidl looms

Although e-commerce sales rose 11% in the third quarter, the membership-based warehouse retailer is keeping its focus on driving shoppers to its physical stores.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

AmazonFresh acceleration continues with Denver expansion

The service offers same-day delivery of fresh items and household goods, as well as products available through local merchants.

By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2017

AmazonFresh Pickup goes live in Seattle

A test launched in March, offering the service to employees, has apparently showed enough promise for Amazon to open the concept to its loyal Prime customers.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017

Budweiser bringing patriotic labels back this summer

The beer manufacturer also will debut a new bottle in camouflage, and feature on its products the U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” and lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.

By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017

Utah grocer's new app lets customers skip the checkout

Macey’s customers can scan items with their phone as they shop, then pay with a pre-registered card when they’re done.

By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017

Sanderson Farms reports strong Q2 earnings

Company revenue for Q2 rose to $802 million from $692.1 million in the year-ago period, outperforming analyst expectations. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 25, 2017

Yesway buys 35 c-stores in Texas

The once-small convenience store has its sights set on more than 100 locations across several states by the end of the second quarter.

By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017

Campbell invests $10M in Chef'd

The company best known for its soup is now the largest strategic investor in the single-order meal kit venture. 

By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017

Unilever unveils new natural, dairy-free ice cream products

Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream and Popsicle brands' 16 new frozen treats correspond to reliable flavor and ingredients trends, like an ice cream line made with almond milk.

By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017

Study: Black pepper could reduce carcinogens in grilled meat

The researchers also found mixing the spice with antioxidant-rich ingredients like garlic and herbs was more practical and equally effective.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017

Hormel sales drop as Jennie-O turkey unit faces 'challenges'

The maker of Spam, Skippy peanut butter and Muscle Milk had a profit of $211 million in the second quarter, down $4 million from a year ago.

By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2017

SpartanNash's distribution sales rise helps offset struggles at its retail stores

The company’s recent acquisition of produce distributor Caito Foods helped drive gains amid increasing competition and deflation. 

By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017