Donna Eastlake

Donna Eastlake

Deputy Editor – EMEA

Donna is deputy editor of FoodNavigator and editor of ConfectioneryNews. With over 15 years' experience in journalism, she’s covered everything from financial news to sports, travel and tourism. Since joining William Reed in January 2024, Donna has reported on a wide range of subjects, including food and beverage regulation, industry trends, innovation, and nutrition. She's also travelled across the world, meeting major industry stakeholders, including Mondelēz International, Nestlé, and Flora Food Group. Donna regularly hosts and moderates high-level discussions at trade shows and conferences, and has been central to the planning and execution of FoodNavigator and ConfectioneryNews broadcasts. She previously worked at Business Wire, Chelsea Magazines, PR Newswire, and The Writer.

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Inside Nestlé’s brand-building machine

Inside Nestlé’s brand-building machine

By Donna Eastlake

Fewer brands. Bigger investments. Stronger execution. Nestlé reveals the playbook guiding its approach to marketing, innovation and growth

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

By Donna Eastlake

From Nestlé to Mars, manufacturers are reformulating to remove artificial colours. The challenge? Delivering the same vibrant appeal consumers expect without synthetic dyes