Through VC arm, General Mills bets veggie chips startup can't be beet

While the company's own sales have fallen over the last year, it hopes to revive growth through investments in promising food startups.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2017

New Kraft Heinz frozen snacks get cheesy with Velveeta

Cheesy bites and grilled cheese pockets are two of the large manufacturer's new food innovations.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 17, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

By Food Dive staff

What will be B&G Foods' next acquisition?

On the heels of three major takeovers in 18 months, the company is looking to sustain growth by buying more.  

By Keith Loria • Jan. 17, 2017

After yogurt sales dropoff, General Mills gets on trend with new and old offerings

Last year, the company promised a major "renovation" of most of its brands, saying its portfolio was "not aligned" with what consumers were buying.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2017

How Hostess turned around its business woes

The company is leveraging the true value of its brands through a warehouse-focused business model. 

By Keith Loria • Jan. 13, 2017

Wal-Mart tries 'Scan and Go' again to bypass checkout lines

The re-launched smartphone app currently only works at the chain's Rogers, AR store, but could revolutionize the way people shop at the megaretailer.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017

Can Kellogg's 7 new cereals revive the category?

The new offerings represent an effort to revive sales and expand cereal's stomach share beyond breakfast.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 11, 2017

A super investment: Kellogg's VC fund backs Kuli Kuli

The nation's leading moringa brand uses the superfood in bars, energy drinks, powder and teas. 

By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017

Supervalu reports lower than expected third-quarter results

The retail and wholesale food business had a third-quarter net loss of $26 million, led by a 3.4% drop in retail sales.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017

Will another bird flu scare crack the egg market as it rebounds?

Warnings went out to chicken producers after a possible strain of bird flu was discovered on a duck in Montana.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017

Instacart under fire from personal shoppers over pay changes

Shoppers are complaining that changes in tipping and pay rate policies have left them making less money than before.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2017

GrubMarket breaks even and looks at expansion

The retailer reached a $5 million monthly revenue run rate, and is looking to expand operations into the South this year.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017

In first earnings, Conagra spinoff Lamb Weston shows profits and promise

The frozen potato manufacturer, spun off in November, posted sales growth of 7% over the year-ago period.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 10, 2017

Will discount retailers hurt grocery stocks in 2017?

Chains like Aldi and Lidl are maximizing deep discount models to lure consumers away from the traditional large grocery stores.

By Carolyn Heneghan , Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 10, 2017

Will new Loud Pringles make noise in a crowded chips segment?

The new chips lineup, which includes flavors like Salsa Fiesta and Super Cheesy Italian, forgoes potato as an ingredient. 

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 10, 2017

Why Trump's war on Oreos faded to the background

During the presidential race, he swore off the sandwich cookie when Mondelez shipped jobs overseas — but has said nothing more since.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017

How Amazon Go will change the grocery experience

The online behemoth's register-less new innovation disrupts the landscape, but does more convenience take away from what food shopping has been?

By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017

Whole Foods uses TV ads to showcase its 'Real Food'

The natural chain is boosting its marketing spend in 2017 with an ad blitz that celebrates "food that's naturally beautiful, nourishing and delicious."

By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017

Why Credit Suisse raised Hershey's outlook

Commodity prices and innovation tactics were taken into account, but recent leadership changes may have had the biggest impact.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2017

With new partnership, Twinkies take on another form: Ice cream

With this alliance, Hostess continues its comeback and Nestle gains profit and loyalty from an innovative legacy brand.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017

Soylent aims to bounce back from recall with new flavor varieties

While this is a positive announcement and step forward for Soylent, the company is still reeling from a recall last year of its food bars.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017

Why H-E-B invested in emergency communications

The Texas grocery chain can quickly contact both customers and employees through a variety of channels, including telephone calls and texts.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 6, 2017

Trump tariff threat tanks Constellation's share price in December

The company's Q3 earnings report remains positive, with a 7% increase in organic net sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017

Lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola and ABA of 'deceptive' marketing could fizz over into other products

If the CSPI's lawsuit is as successful for the plaintiffs as a similar 1999 case against tobacco companies, sugary beverage sales could take an even bigger hit in the years to come as litigation plays out. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017

Is skipping the line the best benefit of Fetch Rewards?

As retailers race to keep up with Amazon Go's checkout-free grocery, this program is expanding its checkout app to more than 100 store locations.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 5, 2017