Corporate Operations: Page 262
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Oprah lends her star power to Kraft Heinz Mealtime Stories
The joint venture, which is coming later this year, plans to make nutritious products more accessible.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Why Wegmans is selling prepared 'power meals'
The grocery retailer already caters to convenience-oriented consumers with in-store buffets, but these products will bolster its healthy image.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 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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Report: Food companies placing more focus on animal welfare
An assessment by a group committed to ethical treatment of livestock found 73% of companies have formal policies in place.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Why grocery stores will have a harder time getting retail space in 2017
A study from the CBRE Group shows demand is high and available space is low, putting the squeeze on low-margin food retailers.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Is Hungryroot's data-heavy innovation model the future of food?
The plant-based company raised $7.7 million to continue its push to make comfort food guilt-free.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Atkins retools its message for sugar-focused consumers
The new "hidden sugar" campaign puts a modern spin on the once-popular low-carbohydrate diet plan.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Why retail simplicity is a powerful innovation trend
Aldi and Lidl lead Siegel+Gale's Global Brand Simplicity Index 2017, with Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Publix and Wal-Mart making the top 100.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Is Campbell's 'culinary trendscape' a blueprint for its 2017 products?
The report says the year's most popular flavors and ingredients will include marine greens, coconut and curry.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Diageo toasts higher profits and sales in latest report
The Britain-based spirits company saw increases of 4.4%, buoyed by organic growth and the devaluation of the pound.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
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Deep DiveWill Amazon Prime Now help online grocery grow, or is it a deal with the devil?
Are the opportunities of partnering with the online retail giant worth the risks to brick-and-mortar grocery stories?
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Albertsons drops its pursuit of Price Chopper
Now that the larger chain has backed away from the rumored takeover, what's next for the smaller store?
By Keith Loria • Jan. 25, 2017 -
McCormick sees record sales performance
Cash flow from the seasoning company's operations increased 12% to a record $658 million.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Albertsons taps former Disney exec to lead e-commerce group
Will the e-commerce expert bring magic to the grocery chain's online business?
By Keith Loria • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Bob Evans sells its restaurant business to focus on food products
Golden Gate Capital will acquire the food service company for $565 million by the end of fiscal 2017.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Food-X names 8 start-ups for its fifth cohort
Each company will receive $50,000 in an effort to change the culture of the food or beverage space.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
From grocery bagger to exec: Brett Wing named president of ShopRite
Wing brings nearly four decades of experience to his new role and is a known advocate for employees.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Why Kroger is hiring 10,000 more workers
Expansion is nothing new for the grocery chain, which grew by more than 12,000 employees last year and has created more than 86,000 new jobs since 2008.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
How will Kroger's interactive shelf technology improve the in-store experience?
The grocery chain outfitted 14 stores with technology to track customers and send information and recommendations to their mobile devices.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 24, 2017 -
New Save-A-Lot owner halts western expansion
The discount retailer will close nine stores in Southern California and four in Nevada as part of an effort to focus on its core markets.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Campbell ventures into the egg-less mayo space
The Bolthouse Farms brand developed Maio, a line of refrigerated yogurt-based spreads, for vegans and health-conscious consumers.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
What Hain Celestial's strategic alliance in India means for the future
The joint venture aims to market and distribute brands including Terra, Garden of Eatin', Sensible Portions, Dream and Earth's Best.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Survey: Food companies are mixed on Trump's potential impact
A lot will depend on the specific plans and policies of USDA nominee Sonny Perdue.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Why Albertson's deflated sales are no cause for alarm
Slumping commodity prices are most likely what's behind the negative figures.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Global food and beverage brands have a FReSH take on sustainability
Kellogg, PepsiCo, Nestle and more have joined forces to create the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health Program to promote change in global food systems.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Hershey recreates the grocery store with futuristic Medley
The concept model, which brings together personalization and sci-fi convenience, is on display at the chocolate company's innovation center.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 20, 2017
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