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Unilever takes top spot on climate responsibility scorecard

Unilever takes top spot on climate responsibility scorecard

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Unilever has topped the Climate Counts scorecard for the second year running, as the corporate climate responsibility watchdog unveils a new ‘soaring’ tier in its scoring to reflect the nearly doubled average score since 2007.

Mondelez Q3 results hit by developing markets

Mondelēz takes tumble in developing markets

By Oliver Nieburg

Mondelēz International was weighed down by operational issues in Brazil and Russia in the third quarter (Q3) which harmed overall performance in its first results since it split from Kraft Foods in October.

BRIC markets to drive growth for Kraft’s Mondelez spin-off

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BRIC markets to drive growth for Kraft’s Mondelez spin-off

By Oliver Nieburg

The developing markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China will drive sales for Kraft’s global snacks business Mondelez International, according to CEO Irene Rosenfeld.

Kraft invests in Bournville, defends global split

Kraft invests in Bournville, defends global split

By Ben Bouckley

Kraft has confirmed that it has chosen Cadbury’s site in Bournville as the site of a new chocolate centre to “drive new product development and new technologies” for chocolate brands.

Chocolate earnings climb 9 per cent for Kraft; gum growth flat

Chocolate earnings climb 9 per cent for Kraft; gum growth flat

By Jane Byrne

Kraft, in its second quarter results, reports continuing challenges ahead for its gum and candy division in developed markets, and claims the Cadbury takeover is a fundamental earnings driver, with its global chocolate earnings up 9 per cent.

Junk food adverts for kids need tighter control: EU watchdog

Junk food adverts for kids need tighter control: EU watchdog

By Mike Stones

EU consumer watchdog BEUC is renewing its campaign for tighter controls on the marketing of foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt to children as part of a broader strategy to tackle obesity and diet-related disease.

M&A: Urge to merge

Weekly comment

M&A: Urge to merge

Mergers and acquisition activity is always ongoing in every segment
of industry, but this summer looks to be a particularly hot one for
food and beverage manufacturers.

Kraft prepares for UB bid

Kraft prepares for UB bid

By Anita Awbi

American manufacturer Kraft will make a bid for United Biscuit's
southern European division, while Premier Foods and a Dutch equity
firm negotiate for stakes in UB's northern European operations.

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