Corporate Operations: Page 244
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Hain Celestial restructures executive team in face of financial troubles
The corporate reorganization comes as the SEC investigates the company's financial irregularities.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2017 -
PA Food Merchants: More job cuts coming because of soda tax
The supermarket and c-store association estimates that beverage sales have dropped 27% since the tax took effect on Jan. 1.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
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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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Deep Dive
Click and collect is convenient, but can it be profitable?
It's an easy e-commerce entry point, but overcoming added costs and competition is proving to be a challenge.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Publix may be about to meet its match: Wegmans
The Florida-based chain plans to build more stores in North Carolina and take its first steps into Virginia, territory for the similar New York-based retailer.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Can supermarkets thrive in America's malls?
Seeking regular store traffic, mall owners are courting retailers like Wegmans, Whole Foods and Kroger.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Bob Evans Farms raises outlook as food products division gains market share
The restaurant operator and food products manufacturer expects to complete its purchase of Pineland Farms Potato by May.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
USDA
Asian countries ban US poultry following bird flu discovery
South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have all imposed restrictions, and have no timetable for when the limits will be lifted.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Report: One in three expected to order groceries online in 2017
According to a survey from Unata and Brick Meets Click , 80% of shoppers who purchased groceries online last year plan to do so again this year.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Bird flu outbreak hits Tyson chicken supplier
This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza to strike a commercial poultry flock in more than a year.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2017 -
How small grocery stores can compete with big boxes
Wal-Mart may have the lower prices, but smaller stores can make up the difference in service, communication and selection.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The world's food supply could feel the sting of declining bee populations
An estimated 75% of food crops depend on pollination, including coffee, apples and strawberries, according to the United Nations.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Lidl could deepen Whole Foods' woes
The German retailer is planning 600 stores in the U.S., with a focus on affordable organics that could further weaken the Austin-based chain.
By Jeff Wells • March 7, 2017 -
A cappuccino with cream filling: Twinkie maker enters hot beverage space
Hostess, which also is known for its classic Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls, is experimenting with beverages for the first time.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
New spring chicken: Johnsonville launches poultry line
Innovation and diversification are driving factors when a company breaks out from its base with a different type of product.
By Doug Harris • March 6, 2017 -
With Unilever's self-scrutiny, other companies may be looking to divest underperforming brands
The fallout from the unsuccessful Kraft Heinz takeover seems to have inspired introspection, which could have both positive and negative effects.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
What's behind Kroger's same-store sales slip?
Deflation and store investments took a toll, but analysts agree Kroger’s competition has caught up with it.
By Jeff Wells • March 6, 2017 -
Instacart raising $400 million to expand grocery business
The latest round of funding, which values the startup at $3 billion, comes as the company faces competition from Google, Amazon and Wal-Mart.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Grocery stores in Texas appealing to growing Hispanic population
Food retailers are adapting to local demographics by catering to their demand for authentic, ethnic offerings.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 09, 2015
Pepsi lays off 80-100 workers in Philadelphia, blaming soda tax
It is the second distributor in the area to announce layoffs because of reduced sales.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017 -
Why Whole Foods is opening a Brazilian restaurant in Atlanta
The churrasco-style restaurant, called The Roast, will have seating for 48, billiards, a DJ platform and digital-ordering kiosks.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017 -
Ahold Delhaize sees strong Q4 performance from US stores
Food Lion and Hannaford delivered strong volume sales that overcame price deflation.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2017 -
Chicago supermarkets search for growth in a saturated market
The feeding frenzy for former Dominick’s stores is over, and retailers have little room to expand as they face mounting pressure from dollar stores, discounters and e-commerce.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2017 -
All NaturALL: Nestle and Danone to develop a wood-based water bottle
The world's largest bottled water manufacturers have joined forces with startup Origin Materials to produce water bottles from 100% sustainable sources.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 3, 2017 -
Fresh Direct goes to Washington
The online grocer will compete in a D.C. market crowded with other grocery delivery services, including AmazonFresh, Google Express and Ahold Delhaize's Peapod.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017 -
Do consumers want a mug cake mix? Pinnacle will find out
The food company plans to introduce a new Duncan Hines “Perfect size for one” baking mix later this year.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017
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