Mondelez's North American revenues drop amid 'challenging market conditions'

CEO Irene Rosenfeld said the company is addressing the nutritional profile of its portfolio "with urgency" as consumers clamor for healthier food. 

By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2017

Marsh closes all in-store pharmacies

The move to slash operations may be another nail in the struggling Indiana grocer's coffin.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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How grocers can better market their private labels

Albertsons Director of Marketing Bryn Banuelos encourages retailers to do things like engage social media influencers and create easy recipe ideas.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

FDA delays menu labeling until 2018

Days before it was set to take effect, the agency pushed the compliance date back a year and reopened comments to find ways to lessen regulatory burden on retailers.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2017

Publix sees its first same-store sales drop in seven years

The Florida-based grocery chain attributed this decline to rapid expansion and a shift in the Easter holiday from Q1 last year to Q2 this year.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2017

How to grow a food startup by going narrow and deep

Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group describes how to reach the ideal consumer with a strategy that is less risky — and potentially very rewarding.

By Elliot Begoun • May 3, 2017

Lean Cuisine redesign wins Nielsen packaging award

The frozen food brand, which repositioned itself to focus on modern health and wellness rather than diet, saw sales grow $58 million in the year following the overhaul.

By Keith Loria • May 3, 2017

Despite bets on fast-growing brands, Dr Pepper Snapple isn't giving up on soda

As healthier beverages become increasingly popular, the beverage giant is still digesting its acquisition of Bai Brands and placing emphasis on a "both hands strategy" for growth.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017

Dole settles listeria lawsuits

The civil cases were related to bagged salad contamination linked to an Ohio processing plant last year.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Can Amazon earn grocery dominance with more automation?

A Barclays report noted that fewer human-centered processes in the warehouse and delivery, including the use of “robot vans,” could drive massive growth for the company’s Fresh service.  

By Jeff Wells • May 2, 2017

Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus

As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Food Lion spends $110M to remodel stores in Richmond, VA

The grocery chain, a unit of Ahold Delhaize, has overhauled locations in other markets including Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Instacart looks to expand reach into 80% of U.S. households by 2018

The third-party grocery delivery service, which recently expanded into Detroit and Las Vegas, plans to enter new markets in the coming months.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants

The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch. 

By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2017

How Amazon is disrupting grocery

The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to payoff in the long run. 

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017

Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company

After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Hormel and Campbell rank among the best corporate citizens

The two food manufacturers have detailed environmental and sourcing policies in place that help the environment, employees and their bottom line.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts

The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Salad vending machine company Farmer's Fridge plans expansion

The Chicago-based company plans to add about 200 locations this year, potentially in Milwaukee and other Midwest markets.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Weis to invest $90M in renovation and expansion

After adding 44 locations last year, the Mid-Atlantic chain's momentum is continuing. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Another major shareholder pressures Whole Foods to explore sale

Neuberger Berman, which owns a 2.7% stake in the retailer, says the company isn't living up to its value.

By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017

Ahold Delhaize firms up its decentralized approach with brand-specific hires

The company announced new executive roles for each of its grocery banners, including Hannaford, Stop & Shop and Giant Foods.

By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017

Hershey's limited edition candies offer tastes of American summers

The varieties bring new flavors to mainstays Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars, Kisses, PayDays and Twizzlers.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 28, 2017

PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now

“There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.

By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2017

Lidl plans stores near Kroger's home turf in Cincinnati

The company's flagship stores should offer the selection and technology to compete with the disruptive hard discounter that is slated to open its first U.S. locations this summer.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017