Surf's up: Ocean Spray hopes new drinks catch a wave

The maker of juices and snacks has introduced a trio of premium non-alcohol drinks made with real fruit juice.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Major chicken producers fly the coop on antibiotics use

Last week, KFC became the latest restaurant chain to announce it would stop using birds raised with medicines important to human medicine.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

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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.

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How retailers can reduce food waste

"Ugly produce" discounts and smaller displays are just a couple of ways to cut back on the nearly 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year. 

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Fresh Express recalls salads after consumer finds dead bat inside product

The bagged produce, which is sold in eight Wal-Mart stores in the southern U.S., is being investigated by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Report: Mondelez prepares to replace longtime CEO Irene Rosenfeld

The 63-year-old has led the company since it split from what was then Kraft Foods in 2012, and said in February that she had no current plans to step down. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 10, 2017

Why Meijer is hitting the festival circuit this summer

The grocery chain will be the "Official Food Retailer" of the Big Bite Tour, a series of the nation's biggest food and barbecue celebrations.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Sam's Club embraces e-commerce with online samples

The club store is sending Easter-themed tote bags filled with new products and a free hot dog voucher to shoppers who make digital purchases through April 30.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Brewery salutes Cap'n Crunch with new cereal-infused beer

Slumbrew has created a hybrid that’s made with berries from the popular breakfast food.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Will Costco's resistance to online shopping be a liability?

The warehouse store is focused on bringing people into its stores for what it sees as a more profitable — and fun — "treasure hunt" experience.

By Doug Harris • April 7, 2017

Will H-E-B smoke competitors with new BBQ drive-thru?

The retailer's 118,000 square-foot store will also include curbside grocery pickup, a filling station and a car wash.

By Doug Harris • April 7, 2017

Nestle CEO says 'radical cost-cutting' could backfire for food and beverage companies

Ulf Mark Schneider says this short-term approach could backfire, undermining the ability of the business to grow in the future.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

Preparing the market for the Easter bunny's chocolate rush

Market volatility for cocoa and other commodities can wreak havoc on food manufacturers, but Matt Bennett from PROS writes there are things they can do to minimize the impact.

By Matt Bennett • April 7, 2017

New premium Mtn Dew drinks will be launched at Coachella

The Label Series features herbal and citrus bitters and comes in citrus-flavored White Label and apple-kiwi Green Label, following the successful launch of dark berry Black Label last year.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

Who could devour Unilever's spreads and margarine business?  

The food and consumer products giant, which turned down a takeover offer from Kraft Heinz in February, is struggling with changing consumer tastes.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

Instacart's VP of operations leaves after just over a year with the company

Mike Swartz’s departure is another sign of instability for the e-commerce grocery delivery provider.

By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2017

Does 7-Eleven's purchase of more than 1,000 gas stations threaten grocery stores?

The Japanese company that owns the convenience chain just agreed on a $3.3 billion deal for Sunoco stations — likely for the foodservice opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2017

IRI's top 10 new products show consumers are OK with small

About 80% of the top-ranking brands were from small- and mid-sized- manufacturers, representing 64% of all sales.

By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017

Aldi's remodels set up a direct challenge to Lidl

The established-in-the-U.S. store is starting remodeling and expanding stores close to where the new chain will be, a preemptive strike against a company it knows well. 

By Doug Harris • April 6, 2017

Can grocery stores provide relief for US food deserts?

An Ohio program offers funding to establishments opening or in need of remodeling in unserved areas across the country.

By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2017

Sprouts growing with 32 new stores in 2017

The expansion comes as the natural and organic foods retailer is rumored to be a takeover target of Albertsons.

By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017

Constellation shines after earnings beat and strong outlook

The alcohol distributor posted higher fourth-quarter earnings despite investor concern about potential tariffs on Mexican imports.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 6, 2017

Frozen spud supplier Lamb Weston posts earnings and sales growth

The company has posted strong growth since it was spun off by food products manufacturer Conagra last November.

By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017

Save-A-Lot appoints former Lidl executive as CEO

Kenneth McGrath spent 13 years with Lidl Ireland and was the retailer’s first U.S. CEO before departing in 2015.

By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017

Bright lights, big challenges: Can grocery stores make it in America's cities?

Urban markets represent one of the few growth opportunities left for grocers. But finding real estate — let alone turning a profit — has been a major problem.

By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017

McCormick spices up packaging for Old Bay and black pepper containers

The company will switch from metal to recyclable plastic this summer as part of its pledge to be more environmentally friendly.

By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017