Produce boosts AmazonFresh sales to $10M in Q1

In nontraditional category growth, consumers are buying more refrigerated dairy and fruits and vegetables from the e-tailer.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

With a new CEO and financial difficulty, Snyder's-Lance's chips are down

Carl Lee Jr. unexpectedly retired as the company announced financial weaknesses.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

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. 

By Food Dive staff

Why H-E-B is the biggest private employer in Texas

Shoppers love the Lone Star State-proud grocery with its large selection and consumer-focused philosophy.

By Doug Harris • April 18, 2017

Would a Whole Foods-Target partnership work?

A Bernstein analyst suggests that a store-within-a-store partnership with Target would take advantage of customer overlap and offer advantages for both retailers.

By Jeff Wells • April 18, 2017

Hy-Vee's push beyond traditional grocery is reflected in corporate restructuring

The Midwest chain announced a new focus on growth in information technology, in-store health sections and restaurant operations.

By Jeff Wells • April 18, 2017

On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity

Convenient and sustainable packaging is being increasingly sought out by today's busy consumer.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

General Mills increases spending on food safety

The maker of brands such as Annie's, Old El Paso and Totino's spent $16 million on the effort in 2016, an increase of $3 million from the prior year.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Save-A-Lot poaches another executive from Lidl

Kevin Proctor is the second veteran of the German grocery retailer to join the company in the last month.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Q&A with Stericycle: How food manufacturers can prepare for recalls and minimize the impact

A recall can be devastating for a food company. In an interview with Food Dive, Michael Good delves into the steps manufacturers can take to reduce the effect on their bottom lines.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

First responders: What grocery stores do when recalls happen

As the public face of the incident, stores must carry out a multitude of tasks that range from pulling products to reassuring consumers.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2017

Ahold Delhaize CEO tells shareholders why 'Better Together' is more than a motto

CEO Dick Boer emphasized the retailer’s commitment to value, convenience and health and wellness.  

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2017

What makes a product right for a retail exclusive?

Good Day Chocolates used a year-long exclusive contract with Whole Foods to prepare it for wider distribution.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2017

Policy group petitions USDA to test for glyphosate

After USDA quietly dropped plans to screen food for the controversial chemical, Food Policy Action hopes consumers can change the agency's mind.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Campbell CEO: Local products, personalized nutrition and automation are the future of food

Denise Morrison said the brand's strategy looks "beyond a typical five-year horizon" and anticipates major industry disruptions at the intersection of food, health and tech. 

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Hain Celestial cooks up joint venture to thaw Rosetto

The natural products company will take a 49% minority interest in Rosetto foods, which generated nearly $10 million in sales last year.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

H-E-B turns to vertical farming to freshen up its store-grown produce

The salad greens are being raised in a retrofitted 53-foot long shipping container behind the store using colored lights.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Harris Teeter and Shipt expand grocery delivery business to include beer and wine

Beginning April 20, more than 1.5 million households in the Raleigh and Durham areas will gain access to alcohol along with groceries from the supermarket chain.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Unilever adds cake mix to Stork despite plans to sell the brand

The baking ingredients, which come in lemon, chocolate and classic flavors, will provide "confidence" to those who lack skills or time to bake.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

Innophos hungers for acquisitions in move to diversify

The phosphate specialist wants to grow sales by $450 million by 2022 through deals in food, health and nutrition.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 13, 2017

Hippity hoppity, candy's on the way

Consumers associate Easter with confections — especially chocolate. A look at how that started, and how the sweet trend stays alive.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Smithfield hams up its medical supply of pig parts, hoping to sell organs for transplant

Pig-to-human organ transplants may still be a procedure of the future, but some scientists estimate that the first clinical trial could take place later this year. 

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Will being more like a traditional grocer fix Whole Foods?

Activist investor Jana Partners wants the retailer to adopt many standard industry practices, including centralized sourcing and the use of loyalty cards.

By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2017

Pepsi: The choice of the Kraft Heinz generation?

After getting rebuffed in its pursuit of Unilever, analysts speculate the soda maker or Mondelez could be its next acquisition target.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Atkins looks to fatten up on healthy eating trend

The weight-control company is going public after being purchased by blank check company Conyers Park Acquisition.

By Doug Harris • April 13, 2017

Grocers are a popular target for security data breaches

Smaller retailers are most commonly impacted, with many having to close their store after losing a lot of business.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017