Ferrero reaches for the cereal bowl
Ferrero has once again used M&A to expand into another part of the store – but will it pay off?…
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Seeking sweet spots: the key ingredients for confectionery NPD
Snacking has become a staple part of diets but how can confectioners navigate rising consumer interest in health and a…
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Mars “optimistic” as EU starts in-depth probe into Kellanova takeover
Mars today (25 June) said it is “disappointed but optimistic” after the EU launched an in-depth probe of the US…
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Mars’ $36bn takeover of Kellanova ‘faces scrutiny of EU regulators’
Mars has reportedly failed to allay the competition concerns of EU regulators over its $36bn takeover of US food business…
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The road to net zero – Big Food’s emissions pledges
In this guide, you will see food manufacturers linking their net zero targets to three areas of emissions – Scopes…
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Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
As with in-house venture capital funds, for big food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster-growing categories,…
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French retailer Mousquetaires criticises Mars tactics in price row
French grocery major Le Groupement Mousquetaires has criticised Mars’ move to stop deliveries to its stores amid a dispute over…
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Nestlé, Mars to help fund Fonterra emissions push
Nestlé and Mars are to work with Fonterra on giving the dairy giant’s farmer members support to cut emissions. The…
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Kellanova ploughs more investment into Brazil production factory
Kellanova, the US snacks and cereals business snapped up by Mars last year, is funnelling more investment into its production…
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Tussling over targets: corporates’ ESG changes spark debate
Before Christmas, The Coca‑Cola Company announced updated voluntary environmental goals “with the aim of delivering on the company’s purpose to…
