Research & Analysis

Retailers are rolling out barrels of low-carb beers, but will the keg party last?

Cutting-edge research, laxer labeling, and a renewed focus on health prevention make the timing right for functional foods.

Natural lip balms are beginning to go mainstream.

BOULDER, Colo. - Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. said it has removed all products containing hydrogenated oils from its shelves to recognize Heart Health Month.

CAMDEN, N.J. - Campbell Soup Company on Thursday announced a new organization structure for its North American business, designed to improve speed to market, better leverage resources, and increase efficiency.

NEW YORK - The shares of major U.S. poultry companies and prices of key feed ingredients fell on Thursday, as a poultry flu was discovered in two more states, according to Reuters.

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold is withdrawing from the South. Late yesterday the financially struggling chain said it intends to divest its Bi-Lo and Bruno's chains.

AUSTIN, Texas - Whole Foods Market here said yesterday sales for its first quarter, ended Jan. 18, reached a record $1.1 billion, a 21 percent over the $924 million reported last year, and the first time quarterly sales passed the $1 billion mark.