Food Industry

Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they seek help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.

Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.

Varying state restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales.

A previous attempt to sell the business to Fresh Express was nixed by the DOJ over concerns the deal would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

The money will go toward beer production while also expanding the brewery’s capacity to produce ready-to-drink brands such as Nutrl and Skimmers.

Retailers surveyed by Goldman Sachs expect 1.3% traffic gains for the full year, led by strength in energy drinks. 

Michael Spillane, who has been in the top role for 16 months, will step down to focus on personal matters.

Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies that are tightening participation in the food assistance program and restricting which items customers can buy.

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