Manufacturers feel commodity pressure
As the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010 roll in, so do the admissions from suppliers that they are feeling the pinch from rising commodity costs.
On the money: "Iconic" brands will help Kraft battle input costs - CEO
11 February 2011
Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has insisted that the US food giant's "very, very strong, iconic brands" and its marketing plans will help the company convince retailers to increase prices in the face of rising input costs.
On the money: Commodities remain "major headwind" for PepsiCo
10 February 2011
PepsiCo has said that it expects a "highly competitive environment" in 2011, with commodity costs remaining a "major headwind" for the snacks and beverage giant.
US: Ralcorp to "accelerate" price hikes to offset input costs
9 February 2011
US cereal-to-pasta group Ralcorp Holdings is aiming to "accelerate" the rate at which it pushes through price increases to offset soaring commodity costs.
UPDATE: UK: Unilever's Polk unfazed about commodity pressure
3 February 2011
Unilever will increase its prices at a more "rapid rate" in 2011 as it continues to look to offset rising commodity costs, concerns over which hit the company's share price today (3 February).
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