Corporate Operations: Page 245


  • Frozen spud supplier Lamb Weston posts earnings and sales growth

    The company has posted strong growth since it was spun off by food products manufacturer Conagra last November.

    By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017
  • Sprouts growing with 32 new stores in 2017

    The expansion comes as the natural and organic foods retailer is rumored to be a takeover target of Albertsons.

    By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017
  • Trendline

    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.

    By Food Dive staff
  • Constellation shines after earnings beat and strong outlook

    The alcohol distributor posted higher fourth-quarter earnings despite investor concern about potential tariffs on Mexican imports.

    By April 6, 2017
  • Can grocery stores provide relief for US food deserts?

    An Ohio program offers funding to establishments opening or in need of remodeling in unserved areas across the country.

    By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2017
  • Save-A-Lot appoints former Lidl executive as CEO

    Kenneth McGrath spent 13 years with Lidl Ireland and was the retailer’s first U.S. CEO before departing in 2015.

    By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Bright lights, big challenges: Can grocery stores make it in America's cities?

    Urban markets represent one of the few growth opportunities left for grocers. But finding real estate — let alone turning a profit — has been a major problem.

    By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017
  • Kellogg goes back to school with college marketing blitz

    The food manufacturing giant has appealed to younger consumers using Pop-Tarts Cafes and other initiatives to generate buzz for their products.

    By Keith Loria • April 5, 2017
  • McCormick spices up packaging for Old Bay and black pepper containers

    The company will switch from metal to recyclable plastic this summer as part of its pledge to be more environmentally friendly.

    By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017
  • Can food companies keep pace with millennials' preferences?

    Panelists at the American Bakers Convention discussed how young consumers are quickly and decisively disrupting the industry.

    By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    How brands can stand the test of time

    The ever-present popularity of products like Twinkies, Green Giant vegetables and M&M's is more than a successful recipe, marketers and analysts say.

    By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017
  • Tops Markets sees profits fall, but retains market share in Q4

    Heavy promotional activity eroded margins for the Northeast retailer, but CEO Frank Curci says the company is in good position to rebound.

    By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017
  • General Mills invests $3M in organic granola company

    The funding from the manufacturer's VC arm 301 INC is the first outside funding natural foods company Purely Elizabeth has accepted so far.

    By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017
  • Not nice spice: Hunt's Chili Kits recalled for salmonella

    An item in the seasoning packet was contaminated, and Conagra Brands issued the recall even though no finished products were found with the bacteria. 

    By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017
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    Study: Grocery shopping offers great experiences

    Rankings from Temkin name Publix and H-E-B as the two best stores for customers, but the entire supermarket industry scored at the top of the list.

    By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017
  • French's mustard owner looking to sell condiment business

    Reckitt Benckiser announced announced a “strategic review” of its food business, which also includes the Frank’s RedHot brand. 

    By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017
  • Just can't get enough: Consumers hoard their favorite products

    Brand loyalty is a hard-to-capture but crucial asset to food companies struggling to stand out in a competitive environment.

    By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017
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    McDonald's looks to retail to sell its popular sauces

    The fast food giant will sell the condiments for its Filet-O-Fish, Big Mac and McChicken sandwiches starting this spring.

    By Doug Harris • April 4, 2017
  • Is Publix's Greenwise Market expansion a wise move?

    The retailer will open a redesigned store concept in Tallahassee, FL next year, but will shoppers care?

    By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017
  • A new Impossible Foods factory will produce 1 million pounds of 'meat' per month

    The company wants its plant-based burgers in 1,000 restaurants by end of the year.

    By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017
  • Organic is on the menu in most US homes

    The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.

    By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017
  • Supervalu combines Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and Farm Fresh operations

    This is the first major change since Anne Dament was hired as senior vice president of retail, marketing and merchandising in January.

    By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017
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    Sargento hopes for a bite of the snack market with new products

    The company, best known for its cheeses, has introduced a new line of food combining its signature item along with ingredients like fruit and chocolate.

    By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017
  • What can US grocers learn from their British counterparts?

    In the U.K., fierce competition inspired retailers to invest heavily in creative, sophisticated advertising and big budget commercial spots.  

    By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2017
  • Danone's sale of Stonyfield will fast-track closing on $12.5B WhiteWave deal

    The French yogurt giant reached an antitrust agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to sell the brand, which made $370 million in sales last year. 

    By March 31, 2017
  • Study finds Prime targets for grocery e-commerce shopping

    Amazon Prime members spend five more hours visiting 50 more online shopping businesses, according to a study by GfK.

    By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017