Deep Dive: Page 11

Industry insights from our journalists


  • How Amazon Go will revolutionize retail convenience

    Eight retail experts share their perspectives on Amazon’s checkout-free grocery store and what it means for the future of brick and mortar.

    Jason Ankeny • Dec. 13, 2016
  • Why grocery retailers are embracing rooftop gardens

    Fueled by consumers’ increased interest in local foods, several retailers and grocers are bringing growing in-house.

    Keith Loria • Dec. 1, 2016
  • 9 hot food startups: Where are they now?

    Some have new names, some are wildly successful, and others no longer are in business.

    Keith Loria • Nov. 28, 2016
  • Do soda taxes actually work?

    Voters in four U.S. cities passed soda taxes Tuesday, but researchers found less than half of Berkeley's tax was passed along to consumers.

    Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2016
  • Generic no more: How private label products compete with national brands

    What branded product manufacturers need to know about the strengths, weaknesses and manufacturing styles of their store-brand counterparts.

    Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016
  • The biggest threat to Wal-Mart's grocery dominance? It isn't Amazon

    As Wal-Mart turns its attention to boosting its e-commerce fortunes, fast-growing competitors from Germany are looking to play spoiler in the U.S. grocery space.

    Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2016
  • 8 must-read stories on how transparency is changing the food industry

    Sales and consumer loyalty are built on how much consumers feel they know about what is in their food, how business is conducted and what happens along the supply chain.

    Megan Poinski and Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 3, 2016
  • How pumpkin spice carved a niche into autumn foods

    It's not a trick: The flavor is everywhere, and it's one ingredient that is a treat for both manufacturers and consumers.

    K. O. Morgan • Oct. 20, 2016
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    Navigating the economics of direct-to-consumer food e-commerce

    There's potential for a direct-to-consumer model for manufacturers — though it may not work for an entire portfolio, according to a Deloitte exec.

    David Oliver • May 24, 2016
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    'Give them a rich experience': The importance of retaining customer loyalty

    Research shows that millennials are not as brand loyal as other generations, which means food and beverage manufacturers can seek innovative ways to create unique, valuable brand experiences.

    Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015
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    General Mills exec: E-commerce to be 'mission critical' for industry

    "I think our hope is can we get to a better position online than what we have in store," according to Matt Pierre, General Mills' director of e-commerce. 

    David Oliver • Nov. 17, 2015
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    The non-GMO industry is growing fast. Where does it go from here?

    Call it a non-GMO frenzy: Packaged Facts predicts the total global market for non-GMO foods and beverages will nearly double by 2019.

    Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015
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    SFFS15: What's 'officially' trending, buyer perspectives, and a Shark Tank session

    ... and that's a bite of the last day of this year's Summer Fancy Food Show. We also have key takeaways on trend forecasting and insight from an investment group.

    David Oliver • June 30, 2015
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    SFFS15: Top industry trends, recall woes, and the theater of retail

    ... and this is after our first day. The Summer Fancy Food Show is a chef's table of trends from chickpeas to jerky, not to mention industry attendees dishing on what they're seeing. 

    David Oliver • June 29, 2015
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    Food Earnings Season: Hormel tops earnings estimates, misses revenue expectations

    Food Dive also takes a look at Target.

    Daphne Howland and Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015
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    Why a new food tech wave is shaking up the industry

    U.S. venture capital-backed food tech funding hit a whopping $449 million in Q4 last year.

    David Oliver • May 13, 2015
  • Marketing mayhem: Can revamps be company game-changers?

    Marketing revamps give companies and retailers the potential to reach more consumers and show products in a new light.

    Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015
  • Food Earnings Season: Whole Foods looks to new store chain, misses estimates

    Food Dive also takes a look at Keurig Green Mountain Inc.

    Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015
  • The future of grocery delivery: What manufacturers and retailers should anticipate

    With one projection hitting close to $100 billion come 2019, online grocery is heading for a larger share of the grocery market.

    David Oliver • April 8, 2015
  • Retailer renegades: A look into the Wal-Mart, Target food frenzy

    Some big grocery retailers each recently delivered some updates on its food sector outlook.

    David Oliver • March 16, 2015
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    Exploring leaky oil prices and lower food costs

    Could decreasing fuel costs drive food prices down to more affordable rates for consumers?

    Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015
  • Can Whole Foods keep up with the competition?

    Whole Foods' growth is surging both physically and financially, but competition grows as well.

    Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 17, 2015
  • The growth of location-based super-marketing

    Location-based marketing stands to revolutionize the way consumers interact with grocery stores.

    Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 13, 2015
  • A cascade of candy: An industry glimpse into Valentine's Day

    Warning: please do not read if you're trying to curb your candy habit.

    David Oliver • Feb. 11, 2015
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    Supermarkets and beyond: Trends that could impact the food space

    Between consumers' interest and technology upgrades, the supermarket and food space is abuzz with a number of unique topics.

    David Oliver • Jan. 20, 2015