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  • Instacart looks to expand reach into 80% of U.S. households by 2018

    The third-party grocery delivery service, which recently expanded into Detroit and Las Vegas, plans to enter new markets in the coming months.

    By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017
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    Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants

    The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch. 

    By • May 1, 2017
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

    By Food Dive staff
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    How Amazon is disrupting grocery

    The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to payoff in the long run. 

    By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017
  • Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company

    After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products. 

    By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017
  • Hormel and Campbell rank among the best corporate citizens

    The two food manufacturers have detailed environmental and sourcing policies in place that help the environment, employees and their bottom line.

    By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017
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    Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts

    The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.

    By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017
  • Salad vending machine company Farmer's Fridge plans expansion

    The Chicago-based company plans to add about 200 locations this year, potentially in Milwaukee and other Midwest markets.

    By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017
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    Weis to invest $90M in renovation and expansion

    After adding 44 locations last year, the Mid-Atlantic chain's momentum is continuing. 

    By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017
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    Another major shareholder pressures Whole Foods to explore sale

    Neuberger Berman, which owns a 2.7% stake in the retailer, says the company isn't living up to its value.

    By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017
  • Ahold Delhaize firms up its decentralized approach with brand-specific hires

    The company announced new executive roles for each of its grocery banners, including Hannaford, Stop & Shop and Giant Foods.

    By Jeff Wells • May 1, 2017
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    Hershey's limited edition candies offer tastes of American summers

    The varieties bring new flavors to mainstays Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars, Kisses, PayDays and Twizzlers.

    By Caroline Macdonald • April 28, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now

    “There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.

    By • April 28, 2017
  • Lidl plans stores near Kroger's home turf in Cincinnati

    The company's flagship stores should offer the selection and technology to compete with the disruptive hard discounter that is slated to open its first U.S. locations this summer.

    By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017
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    Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales

    Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.

    By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017
  • Harris Teeter launches free-from shelf labeling

    The new program identifies in-store items that are free from 101 ingredients — including preservatives, additives, artificial colors and sweeteners — with a blue shelving tag.

    By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017
  • Hy-Vee plans drive-up grocery for online orders

    The store, which will be developed in western Des Moines, IA, takes a page from Amazon’s new click-and-collect locations based in Seattle. 

    By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    The secrets to their success: How discount grocery retailers prosper

    Stores like Aldi, Save-A-Lot and Lidl embrace smaller footprints, limited product selection and low prices to attract cash-strapped consumers.

    By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017
  • Unilever and Nestlé beat expectations, but still have to deliver

    The global food giants are coming off of recent victories, but they will need to do more in order to keep investors interested.

    By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017
  • How snack companies can get to consumers without a grocery store

    According to Euromonitor International's senior food analyst, companies should look for opportunities to sell their products through click-and-collect and home delivery platforms. 

    By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017
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    General Mills products get healthier, but revenues do not

    The company says 79% of products sold in the U.S. have been nutritionally improved since 2005, but sales continue to decline.

    By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017
  • Duncan Hines success makes Pinnacle's earnings bump a piece of cake

    The company's net sales increased 1.6% over last year for the first quarter of 2017, to a total of $766.1 million.

    By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017
  • Aldi's private label items dominate Best New Product Awards

    Not only does this signal the retailer's success in the discount grocery space, but also shows changing consumer attitudes toward store brand products.

    By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017
  • Albertsons creates exec position for private label brands

    Geoff White is the retailer's first president of Own Brands, and will oversee the development and innovation of the company’s products in lines including O Organics, Lucerne, Open Nature and Signature.

    By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017
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    PepsiCo's Q1 earnings bubble over analyst expectations

    The beverage giant posted earnings of $1.32 billion, an uptick analysts say stems from cost-cutting efforts and strong snack performance. 

    By • April 26, 2017
  • New products sweeten Hershey's Q1 earnings

    In new CEO Michelle Buck's first earnings call, the chocolate giant reported quarterly net sales are up 2.8% over last year as innovation and cost-cutting efforts take hold.

    By • April 26, 2017