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Unilever will still face questions after Jope’s tumultuous reign
Unilever’s share price rose today (26 September) in the wake of the FMCG giant’s announcement that CEO Alan Jope plans…
High expectations – the challenge facing new Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique
Given that he doesn't take up his role until September, Danone's newly-announced CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique will have plenty of…
Where now for Danone after Faber’s departure?
In the wake of Emmanuel Faber's departure from Danone, Andy Coyne weighs up what might be the priorities for those…
Uncertainty persists as Danone’s changes see Faber remain
Danone has bowed to investor pressure by moving to separate the chairman and CEO roles held by Emmanuel Faber, with…
“I don’t think anyone’s debating now the meat-free category is going to be very, very large” – the exit interview with Quorn Foods’ Kevin Brennan
Stepping down after a near-decade at the helm of Quorn Foods, Kevin Brennan talks to Dean Best on the growth…
Orkla’s new CEO has foot on right pedal but still early days
Jaan Ivar Semlitsch joined an under-pressure Orkla as CEO this summer and initial signs are positive, Simon Harvey writes, although…
What faces Tesco’s new CEO – and suppliers?
Dave Lewis, the man at the top of the UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco, picked an opportune moment to step…
New guard at Premier Foods but same old battles to win
Premier Foods removed some uncertainty last week after installing a new chairman and permanent CEO but then added another element…
Will Orkla investors get what they want from incoming CEO?
With Norwegian food giant Orkla's organic growth just about ticking over, investors will be keen to see more concrete guidance…
Is the tide already turning for Kraft Heinz before new chief Miguel Patricio sails in?
With the surprise announcement of a new chief at US food major Kraft Heinz, Simon Harvey looks at what Miguel Patricio…