Corporate Operations: Page 256
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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 -
CPG vets give Hippeas a chance
Former executives from barkTHINS, Pirate Brands and Nestle Waters who are joining startups show why newer food companies are the place to be.
By Megan Poinski • March 13, 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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AdvancePierre could be a big player in M&A during 2017
The company's CEO said the producer and distributor of ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks is ready to grow following its IPO last July.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Report: Americans prefer imported beer
Mexican imports posted the strongest growth in 2016, with volume increases of 10.9% and dollar sales of 13.8%.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2017 -
Why Wegmans, Publix and Whole Foods are some of the best companies to work for
The retailers, named to Fortune's top 100 list for 20 years, share similar company values, dedication to customers and environments that breed trust and employee loyalty.
By Keith Loria • March 10, 2017 -
Consumer group sues EPA for glyphosate documents
More than 200 days after U.S. Right to Know asked the agency for records about a report saying the chemical is likely not carcinogenic, the documents have not been delivered.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2017 -
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Trendy upstart brands are disrupting legacy companies
Analysts say smaller companies are taking market share because they appeal to the shopper's desire for healthy food and innovative products.
By Keith Loria • March 10, 2017 -
Is Bai Brands the next Snapple?
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group is positioning Bai as a priority brand to target affluent, well-educated millennials who want a healthier alternative to soda.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 10, 2017 -
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General Mills gives boost to environmentally friendly grain Kernza
The cereal giant is hoping to put the wild relative of wheat into its Cascadian Farm Organic brand as early as 2018.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2017 -
Fonterra develops low-lactose powdered milk
The ingredient would make many products available to the roughly two-thirds of the world's adults who have a hard time digesting normal dairy.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2017 -
Weis Markets builds upscale concept to move away from 'middle of the road'
The retailer’s new 65,000 square foot store features a full-service sushi bar, ice cream parlor and a pub.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers
The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to fulfill the order.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Hain Celestial restructures executive team in face of financial troubles
The corporate reorganization comes as the SEC investigates the company's financial irregularities.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2017 -
PA Food Merchants: More job cuts coming because of soda tax
The supermarket and c-store association estimates that beverage sales have dropped 27% since the tax took effect on Jan. 1.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Click and collect is convenient, but can it be profitable?
It's an easy e-commerce entry point, but overcoming added costs and competition is proving to be a challenge.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Publix may be about to meet its match: Wegmans
The Florida-based chain plans to build more stores in North Carolina and take its first steps into Virginia, territory for the similar New York-based retailer.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Can supermarkets thrive in America's malls?
Seeking regular store traffic, mall owners are courting retailers like Wegmans, Whole Foods and Kroger.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Bob Evans Farms raises outlook as food products division gains market share
The restaurant operator and food products manufacturer expects to complete its purchase of Pineland Farms Potato by May.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
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Asian countries ban US poultry following bird flu discovery
South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have all imposed restrictions, and have no timetable for when the limits will be lifted.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Report: One in three expected to order groceries online in 2017
According to a survey from Unata and Brick Meets Click , 80% of shoppers who purchased groceries online last year plan to do so again this year.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Bird flu outbreak hits Tyson chicken supplier
This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza to strike a commercial poultry flock in more than a year.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2017 -
How small grocery stores can compete with big boxes
Wal-Mart may have the lower prices, but smaller stores can make up the difference in service, communication and selection.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The world's food supply could feel the sting of declining bee populations
An estimated 75% of food crops depend on pollination, including coffee, apples and strawberries, according to the United Nations.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Lidl could deepen Whole Foods' woes
The German retailer is planning 600 stores in the U.S., with a focus on affordable organics that could further weaken the Austin-based chain.
By Jeff Wells • March 7, 2017 -
A cappuccino with cream filling: Twinkie maker enters hot beverage space
Hostess, which also is known for its classic Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls, is experimenting with beverages for the first time.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017
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