On the money: “Iconic” brands will help Kraft battle input costs – CEO
Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has insisted that the US food giant's "very, very strong, iconic brands" and…
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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: Commodities remain “major headwind” for PepsiCo
PepsiCo has said that it expects a "highly competitive environment" in 2011, with commodity costs remaining a "major headwind" for…
US: Ralcorp to “accelerate” price hikes to offset input costs
US cereal-to-pasta group Ralcorp Holdings is aiming to "accelerate" the rate at which it pushes through price increases to offset…
UPDATE: UK: Unilever’s Polk unfazed about commodity pressure
Unilever will increase its prices at a more "rapid rate" in 2011 as it continues to look to offset rising…
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