It’s time we saw these products for what they are, stripped of their disingenuous branding
There is a case for the US coffee group to cut back capital spending and slow expansion plans in the country
The US confectionery company’s $36bn acquisition of Kellanova makes its health challenge greater
Months of secret talks between directors and investors preceded Laxman Narasimhan’s abrupt exit
Brian Niccol’s move from Chipotle makes him one of the best paid bosses in the US
The deal looks pricey considering the outlook for the less healthy food in Kellanova’s portfolio
US confectionery giant to pay $83.50 a share for snack rival
Savoury relief
Pond prices move inversely to yields
Brian Niccol’s challenge at the coffee chain has similarities to the turnaround task in his last role
Shares in coffee chain jump after Laxman Narasimhan is replaced by Brian Niccol
Brian Niccol’s appointment suggests a win for ex-chief Howard Schultz
Revenue decline comes as agricultural trader restructures organisation amid profit pressure
Interim boss Luc Vandevelde leaves Dutch-listed tea and coffee group due to ‘unforeseen matters’
Intense competition forces companies to seek out new areas of growth in one of world’s biggest dairy markets
Well-known ‘commercial’ labels sold off as industry endures what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis
World’s big sweet and candy makers pass on soaring cost of cocoa to consumers
US candy maker wants to diversify its portfolio, but the takeout price is too high
Beijing’s focus on industrial output keeps downward pressure on factory prices
Authorities tell joint venture partner Anadolu Efes ‘the current structure of the transaction has not been approved’
Plus, H2O Asset Management pays up for ‘serious breaches’ and Glencore’s coal rethink shows how the pendulum has swung on ESG
The stakes of a fight over ‘astronomical’ profits in low-tax countries are visible only in fine print
UK franchise of pizza delivery group still opening new outlets despite decline
Low-priced labels put up for sale in response to changing consumer drinking habits
40 per cent potato, 100 per cent controversial
