Retail

For years, packaged food companies have largely competed on product innovation, promotional support, and brand equity. But a new report suggests those strategies alone may no longer be enough.

While testing new categories, Junkless has expanded its footprint in the last year, eyeing new opportunities in c-stores, mass and club.

Kroger posted modest first-quarter sales growth and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, but CEO Greg Foran used his first earnings call since taking the helm earlier this year to signal that improving store execution and controlling costs remain top priorities.

Online grocery accounted for more than 19% of total grocery spending in the first quarter, as shoppers seek more ultra-fast delivery options.

Just six months after its direct-to-consumer debut, children’s snack brand cadootz! is launching nationwide at Target.

Gluten-free frozen waffle brand Superb Bakehouse is scaling as it moves into a new 10,000 sq. ft. production facility.

The Campbell’s Company CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company is seeing encouraging signs in key areas, including sustained at-home cooking trends and growth for Rao’s.

Kindling Snacks rolled out its protein pretzels to Target stores nationwide with a new exclusive Peach Barbecue flavor and a multipack format designed for family-friendly snacking.

Though plant-based can be a polarizing term, the products themselves are still garnering appeal from consumers, however, a new report reveals a fragmented marketplace where household penetration, product type preferences and repeat purchase rates vary greatly by region.

Long Weekend is modernizing instant soup using freeze-dried technology as it positions itself as a better-for-you convenient meal option.