Companies Work to Make Processed Food Look Natural
Food companies are coming to grips with the trend among consumers who don't want fast food and packaged snacks that look overly processed.
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Campbell's Profit Heats Up on Strong Soup Sales
Campbell Soup reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations and raised its outlook for the year as sales in its struggling soup unit improved.
Help the Planet and Save Money: Have Your Supermarket Deliver
When supermarkets deliver, it cuts the carbon emissions associated with food shopping by up to 90%, a new study shows. But it saves more than the Earth: It's profitable, too.
7 Ways To Bite Back at Rising Food Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts you' ll be paying about 3% more for your groceries the remainder of the year, and as much as 5% more in 2013, due in part to the nation's worst drought in 50 years. Increased food price don't have to take an oversized bite out of your budget: Here are seven ways to cut your supermarket bill.
Drugstore Markups Are Worse Than You'd Imagine
It's happened to all of us. You head into the drugstore to grab some aspirin or toothpaste and you walk out carrying a bag stuffed with impulse items -- even groceries. Those impulse buys will cost you -- a lot: A new report from finds drugstore prices average more than 36% higher than supermarket prices.
As Food Costs Rise, Store Brands Take Off
In this economy, cash-strapped consumers have become more budget conscious and less concerned about appearing cheap. As a result, better-known brands have steadily been losing ground to store-branded food products.
Why Safeway's Concerned About Blockbuster's Liquidation Plans
Safeway might not seem to have any connection to Blockbuster, but it turns out the supermarket operator is the landlord of several Blockbuster stores slated for closure. Safeway has filed a motion to ensure the liquidations don't disrupt neighboring businesses.
Kroger Reports Earnings of 41 Cents Per Share
Supermarket giant Kroger said earnings per share rose to 41 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 from 39 cents a year earlier.
Supervalu Earnings: Grocer's Woes Continue
Grocery chain Supervalu reported a net income of 31 cents per share this morning for the last quarter, which ended May 10, a 40% decline year-over-year. An after-tax charge of 12 cents per share that brought the figure down, but the quarter was still a disappointment.
