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Retrieved from General Mills on March 15, 2017
Honey Nut Cheerios mascot buzzes off. Will it sweeten sales or awareness?
The cereal giant replaced the bee on the box with a white outline and started a #BringBackTheBees social media campaign.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Natural Grocers rolls out new pro-organic campaign
The natural and organic retailer has started a new "Here vs. Here" ad blitz that highlights the differences between conventional and organic farming methods.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 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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USDA
Changes to immigration enforcement may mean higher food prices
The Pew Research Center estimated that in 2014, there were 8 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. labor force.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Southeastern Grocers' customers fuel up on cheap groceries, not cheap gas
The grocery parent is replacing its Fuelperks reward program with a Plenti food savings discount at SEG's, Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo and Fresco Y Mas retail locations.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
When beef prices fizzle, grill use sizzles
The U.S. Agriculture Department reported that commercial beef production is expected to be the highest since 2011.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Why Wal-Mart sees private labels as the key to future success
The discount retailer views its store brands like Great Value as an opportunity to bolster profit margins and capture shopper loyalty.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Bottled water officially edges soda as America's most popular drink
Volumes of the healthy drink have increased for the last 40 years, but will single-serve plastic bottles of a beverage many can get for free stay on top for long?
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Hostess bakes up sweet profits in 2016
The Twinkie manufacturer has grown sales by leveraging the iconic brand to make ice cream, cappuccino and deep-fried varieties of the cream-filled snack.
By Christopher Doering • March 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: How Krave made jerky into a trendy snack
General manager Shane Chambers said the company, which was acquired in 2015 by Hershey, has benefited from the chocolate maker's scale, resources and knowledge.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
US ham and bacon producer purchased by JBS
The Brazilian meat packer will buy Plumrose USA for about $230 million, expanding its reach into prepared foods and value-added categories.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Beef startup mooving more like a tech company
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based grass-fed beef company, doesn't own a farm, processing plant or any cattle.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
AmazonFresh Pickup stores reportedly poised to open in Seattle
Exterior signs will read “Shop online. Pick up here” and “Relax while we load your groceries.”
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2017 -
If a natural brand is acquired by a major manufacturer, is it selling out?
Three executives that welcomed investment from large corporations spoke at this year’s Natural Products Expo West.
By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2017 -
USDA
Wisconsin turkey farm reports third case of bird flu
The strain is not related to the other two that have been reported, and is the less dangerous low-pathogen type.
By Keith Loria • March 14, 2017 -
Photo sharing apps help frame grocery food offerings
Photo-sharing websites Pinterest and Instagram have inspired consumers to ask for elaborate creations at grocery store bakeries.
By Keith Loria • March 14, 2017 -
Is the 'Lidl of the future' a preview of what's to come in the US?
The German retailer recently debuted a new format in Europe that could be a prototype.
By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Print and broadcast aren't dead: Why food companies still invest in traditional media
“As long as people continue watching TV, reading magazines and newspapers and listening to the radio, traditional media will continue to work,” said Renee Miller of the Miller Group.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 ways food and beverage companies are shifting their marketing strategies
Political engagement, interactive campaigns and technology are being used by food and beverage companies to get the message out about their products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As consumers go online, food brands crave social media exposure
Manufacturers find ways to use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to court millennials without alienating their core audience.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2017 -
Is craft beer's popularity going flat?
Brewmasters will need to improve the quality and taste of their beverages to stand out in an industry showing signs of oversaturation and slowing growth.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2017 -
Study: 9 out of 10 shoppers use grocery coupons
The number of millennials who use the discounts is also on the rise, with 94% clipping or clicking to save on purchases, according to Valassis.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Why is hiring and retention a challenge for grocery stores?
It could be because of problems of workplace culture, but potential employees might prefer to work as contractors and not be tied down.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Instacart's 'grocery nerd' talks about how to make e-commerce work
Instacart's Nilam Ganenthiran discusses how his company — and everyone in the grocery space — can use technology to drive better sales and customer satisfaction.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Retailers face steep operational challenges with e-commerce
From inventory issues to uninspiring platforms, online retailers detail the pitfalls — and promise — of doing business in the e-commerce realm.
By Jeff Wells • March 13, 2017 -
Meijer latest grocer to expand home delivery business
Once a way for a retailer to differentiate itself from its competitors, home delivery and pickup services have become common in the grocery industry.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017
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