Heineken CFO plays down flag brand’s global sales slump
Heineken has played down a 4.7% slump in global sales of its eponymous brand versus Q4 2012, blaming bad weather in Europe and retailer destocking in France and the US.
Archives for April 23, 2013
Thorntons commercial focus pays off over key seasonal period
UK chocolatier Thorntons has reported increased sales in the third quarter as its focus on the commercial channel drove performance over Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter.
Do all children like sugary and fatty foods? Perhaps not, finds study
Children from different cultures prefer different levels of fat and sweetness in foods and drinks, suggests new research that calls into question the idea that all children are predisposed to fatty and sugary tastes.
‘Our goal is global pussyfication’: Branson-backed energy drink earns ASA rap
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld 156 consumer complaints relating to an energy drink called ‘Pussy Natural Energy’, but the brand insists protestors simply twisted the meaning of an innocent word.
Beef Products Inc. pays penalty after ammonia leak which led to worker death
Beef Products Inc. will pay a $450,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations in Iowa relating to released ammonia that killed one employee and left another permanently disabled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Unilever highlights ‘good business sense’ of sustainability
Unilever has slashed €300m from its costs since 2008 due to sustainability initiatives, while also growing sales 26%, the company said as it unveiled a two-year progress report on its Sustainable Living Plan this week.
Pushing the boundaries: Can we take salt reduction to the next level?
Is industry at the limit of what it can realistically achieve in lowering salt levels, or will a new wave of scientific developments and innovative technologies help to push the boundaries on how much salt we can take out of products?
Premier Foods has too many suppliers: ceo Gavin Darby
The boss of Britain’s biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods Gavin Darby says the firm has too many suppliers.
UFU highlights CAP issues to be resolved
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said there are still a number of “crucial” issues to be addressed in order to ensure a workable CAP for Northern Ireland.
Sugar-reduced cookies: Inulin shows potential, erythritol maybe not, says study
Formulators seeking reduced-sugar cookies that are also acceptable to consumers may consider inulin to replace some of the sucrose, but erythritol isn’t a valid option, suggests new research from Spain.
Belarus imposes poultry ban on Netherlands
Belarus has banned poultry imports from the Netherlands due to reports of avian influenza (H7N7), implementing the same restrictions on the country as those in Russia and Kazakhstan.