Corporate Operations: Page 251
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Who could devour Unilever's spreads and margarine business?
The food and consumer products giant, which turned down a takeover offer from Kraft Heinz in February, is struggling with changing consumer tastes.
By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017 -
Instacart's VP of operations leaves after just over a year with the company
Mike Swartz’s departure is another sign of instability for the e-commerce grocery delivery provider.
By Jeff Wells • April 7, 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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Does 7-Eleven's purchase of more than 1,000 gas stations threaten grocery stores?
The Japanese company that owns the convenience chain just agreed on a $3.3 billion deal for Sunoco stations — likely for the foodservice opportunities.
By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2017 -
IRI's top 10 new products show consumers are OK with small
About 80% of the top-ranking brands were from small- and mid-sized- manufacturers, representing 64% of all sales.
By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017 -
Aldi's remodels set up a direct challenge to Lidl
The established-in-the-U.S. store is starting remodeling and expanding stores close to where the new chain will be, a preemptive strike against a company it knows well.
By Doug Harris • April 6, 2017 -
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 -
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 Emma Liem Beckett • 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 -
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 -
Retrieved from McDonald's on January 26, 2017
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
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