Deep Dive: Page 11
Industry insights from our journalists
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Food and beverage M&A will heat up this year, report says
The annual study from A.T. Kearney found that while deal volume and value dropped in 2017, political events and consumer trends point to more global transactions.
Cathy Siegner • April 10, 2018 -
After a year of explosive growth, can Instacart keep its lead in grocery home delivery?
In an interview with Food Dive, chief business officer Nilam Ganenthiran said the company is focused on deepening relationships and driving more sales with its existing retailer partners.
Jeff Wells • April 6, 2018 -
More than just good fortune: Lucky's Market stakes its claim in the natural and organic segment
The grocer's quirky, affable vibe has helped it grow in small cities across America, but can it thrive under pressure from traditional competitors and a new crop of grocers?
Pamela DeLoatch • April 3, 2018 -
FDA's Gottlieb will stay the course on food transparency measures
At a conference last week, he said the agency will continue its work on Nutrition Facts, menu labeling and definitions, as well as pursue measures to improve consumer health.
Megan Poinski • April 2, 2018 -
How Mars Wrigley turns social sentiment into real-time opportunities for Goodnessknows
The company, known for candy like Snickers, used targeted ads and coupons based on comments by health-conscious Twitter users to drive a 147% engagement rate.
Dianna Christe • March 28, 2018 -
With $5B purchase of Snyder's-Lance, Campbell Soup aims to rewrite its story
Carlos Abrams-Rivera, an executive with the CPG giant, told Food Dive the acquisition of the Cape Cod chips and Emerald nuts manufacturer will boost his company's presence in the fast-growing snacking space.
Christopher Doering • March 27, 2018 -
At Shoptalk, retailers ponder the future of brick-and-mortar groceries
As the industry continues to move online, executives are trying to embrace omnichannel commerce, but still keep their stores relevant to consumers.
Jeff Wells • March 26, 2018 -
Q&A: How Kodiak Cakes topped Aunt Jemima as Target's top-selling pancake mix
CEO Joel Clark and COO Cameron Smith talk about the inspiration for their protein-rich products, the company's "Shark Tank" stint and their strategy for building the family-owned company into a billion-dollar brand.
Cathy Siegner • March 20, 2018 -
Purpose takes center stage for PepsiCo, Stella Artois at SXSW
Both companies are thinking about values-based marketing in less piecemeal terms as young consumers demand their brands stand for something — and seeing success as a result.
Peter Adams • March 19, 2018 -
The ongoing evolution of organic: Why it's popular and where it's heading
The food production method surged in the early 2000s as consumers began to see the connection between diet, health and the environment. Today, clean labels and fresher items are spurring growth.
Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018 -
Organic trade group head: 'We've got a learning curve' with the Trump administration
Laura Batcha, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, told Food Dive the industry is growing but faces a few challenges, including fraud, limited acreage for some crops and the need to educate consumers about the specialty food.
Christopher Doering • March 19, 2018 -
What you need to know about private label brands
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Jeff Wells • March 13, 2018 -
Hitting refresh: Grocers update their store brands to stay top-of-mind with shoppers
As competition grows, retailers are looking at the ingredients found in many of their private label products while moving into new categories within the space.
Pamela DeLoatch • March 12, 2018 -
Retrieved from Kroger on January 30, 2018
Not just knock-offs, but 'knockouts': Inside Kroger's private label push
As store brands become a battleground for retailers, the grocer is leaning on its scale and advanced data science to develop products its customers haven't seen before.
Jeff Wells • March 12, 2018 -
Why Hershey is testing a VR shopping app with digital convenience retailer goPuff
The chocolate maker is focused on exploring how digital technology can support the snacking habits of millennials and Gen Z.
Chantal Tode • March 11, 2018 -
A peek inside one of Target's newest small format stores
The mass merchant is betting big that these stores will draw in customers in urban, suburban and college cities. But what's the key to making it work?
Corinne Ruff • March 8, 2018 -
Could the Aldi-Kohl's partnership be a model for supermarket growth?
At a time when most major grocers have slowed store expansion, creative partnerships like this one could help them reach new customers.
Jeff Wells • March 6, 2018 -
7 takeaways from CAGNY 2018
At the CAGNY conference, Food Dive spoke with several food executives and analysts to gain insight into the trends shaping the industry and what lies ahead for specific companies.
Emma Liem Beckett and Christopher Doering • March 6, 2018 -
What you need to know about sweeteners
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Emma Liem Beckett • March 5, 2018 -
Ingredion CEO: 'Food anywhere' trend is putting pressure on ingredients makers
Jim Zallie said on-the-go consumption habits are pushing companies like his to find ways to maintain product texture, heat and appearance throughout the eating experience.
Emma Liem Beckett • March 1, 2018 -
Hormel Foods CEO: 'We haven't stopped looking' for acquisitions
Jim Snee, whose firm spent $1.4 billion on three deals in 2017, said the company's M&A targets include businesses that are global, multi-cultural, on-the-go and focused on health.
Christopher Doering • Feb. 28, 2018 -
As CPGs struggle, McCormick CEO calls flavor demand a 'tailwind' for company
McCormick's sales are projected to increase 12% to 14% during its current fiscal year — an enviable growth rate in the food and beverage space.
Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2018 -
The race to replace sugar is on. Which natural sweetener will come out on top?
As consumers grow more distrustful of sugar and the Nutrition Facts panel deadline looms, manufacturers are pouring R&D into natural substitutes — and the payoff could be pretty sweet.
Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
Despite its name, Campbell Soup CEO says it's more than 'a one-trick pony'
In an interview at CAGNY, Denise Morrison said the CPG manufacturer once considered renaming the company to better reflect its breadth of products, which include snacks, organic and fresh foods in demand with consumers.
Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2018 -
Sugar's future tastes sweet despite health push, competing sweeteners
The U.S. is the largest consumer of the ingredient in the world, but that hasn't stopped CPG companies from reducing their use of the carbohydrate or altering it as people try to eat healthier.
Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018
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