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Whole Foods revises forecast for 2017 as sales decline once again
The natural and organic retailer saw sales slide further in Q1, offering a worrying outlook for the year ahead.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Hershey sweetens its innovation strategy for 2017
Following the debut of Cookie Layer Crunch bars and Reese's Pieces Cups, the confection giant expects to see strong sales bolstered by new products.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 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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Study: Customers ready to buy healthier food
According to NPD's top health trends for 2017, consumers are interested in appearing to live a healthy lifestyle, which starts with what they eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Ahold Delhaize merges two Stop & Shop divisions
Joining the retail chain's New York Metro and New England divisions is one of several operating efficiencies the large grocery retailer announced.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2017 -
How a new warehouse can fuel fresh growth for Sprouts Farmers Market
The Georgia warehouse will bring fresher groceries to support the company's expansion in the Southeast.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Report: Amazon developing two-story grocery store staffed by robots
The prototype store's top level would install robots to pick out goods to bring to shoppers, while the lower floor would offer produce and other items that consumers tend to prefer to choose themselves.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Ben & Jerry's Pint Slices show how sweet consumer research can be
The company said 82% of its consumers enjoy novelty items and they have been slicing pints to make ice cream sandwiches.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Tyson reports record earnings
With the USDA forecasting domestic protein production growth of somewhere between 2% and 3% this year, Tyson's numbers should stay strong.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Could frozen aisles heat up Shopko's sales?
Shopko has brought cooler and freezer sections to 17 of the 127 store grocery departments it recently expanded.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Hershey beats expectations in Q4 earnings report
Sales at the chocolate giant were up 3.2% in Q4 — and 0.7% for all of 2016.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Food deflation continues to weigh on retail
When prices bounce back, retailers need to strategize ways to reacquaint shoppers with normal costs.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Post shows mixed earnings for Q1
Post Holdings reported a 0.1% increase in net sales to $1.25 billion for the fiscal first quarter 2017, but net sales were lower than the same period last year.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
How will Aldi and Lidl battle for shoppers?
The two European discounters are making moves on the U.S. market and use different strategies to lure customers and keep prices low.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Why Nestle USA is moving its headquarters from California to the Washington, D.C. area
Better access to institutions of government could help the company get its voice heard and perspectives considered as major regulations are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Transparent canned goods hit store shelves
Are McCall Farms' new RTE vegetable cans going to be considered a fad, or is this a strong step toward more transparency?
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How catering to ethnic populations can spice up shopping and profits
Increasing the proportion of ethnic food items offered in-store — and even focusing on a single cultural cuisine — is a popular strategy with retailers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
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How will a video of pork abuse impact Hormel?
Hormel and pork producers The Maschhoffs launched an investigation after the group Mercy for Animals released undercover video of pigs being castrated without pain killers.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 1, 2017 -
FDA
Food safety testing slows down with Trump's hiring freeze
Results on pathology samples submitted to the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service are expected to be delayed at least through March 3.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Peanut butter jelly time: Smucker announces new Uncrustables factory in Colorado
A Colorado facility will produce popular snack-meal, which has seen a sales increase of nearly 2,000% since 2000, in 2019.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
What do grocery mergers really mean for stores?
Two years after the merger with Safeway, Albertsons reports growth in stores and jobs, but the reality is a bit more complicated.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on January 31, 2017
Deep DiveA Balancing Act: How brand mash-ups make delicious innovations — and profits
From Dunkin' Donuts Pop-Tarts to Special K Crustless Quiche, well-known brands are joining forces to cook up new products that are still familiar to the consumer.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Trump's refugee restrictions could hurt the meat industry
About one-third of the meat packing industry's labor force is foreign-born and many workers are refugees.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Does Tesco's purchase of a wholesaler point the way for supermarket growth?
The European supermarket chain recently acquired Booker Group, the UK’s leading wholesaler, for $4.6 billion.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2017 -
FDA blasts Aspen Hills for 'not taking aggressive action' to prevent listeria contamination
The agency has taken a firm stance against the cookie dough manufacturer responsible for widespread recalls.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2017 -
USDA
Can Nestle sweeten Nesquik's appeal by cutting its sugar?
The popular drink mix underwent a reformulation and is getting a makeover.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017
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