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Kellogg's ambitious move for Pringles
In a deal that raised eyebrows, Kellogg has agreed to buy Pringles for US$2.7bn. The US cereal giant believes the brand will bolster its snacks business but challenges lie ahead for the company.
Wal-Mart in emerging market spotlight
Over the last 24 hours, Wal-Mart has made headlines over its operations in China and over whether if or when it will invest in Russia.
Ahold's Peapod next to go down virtual route
Dean Best Ahold's Peapod next to go down virtual route By: Dean Best - 13 February 2012 15:40 RSS Feed Follow us on twitter More to come Comment on this blog Email this to a friend Print this page Share this blog View next/previous blogs Currently reading - Ahold's Peapod next to go down virtual
Economic chill deters visitors from ISM
After attending the giant Anuga trade show at Cologne's sprawling Messe exhibition centre, the ISM confectionery expo, held at the same venue since Sunday, was always going to feel smaller. However, seasoned exhibitors believe this year is one of the quietest ISM events in recent years.
Unilever compared to Willie Walsh as strikes begin
Workers at six Unilever sites today (18 January) held industrial action around the UK in the latest protests against the company's reform to its pension scheme - and the Anglo-Dutch conglomerate was compared to perhaps the bete noire of the country's union movement in recent years.
Workers take pension protests to Unilever's front door
On the north bank of the Thames, Unilever's London HQ has been the home of the consumer goods giant for almost 90 years. Today, on a mild but grey Tuesday afternoon in January, it formed the backdrop for the latest instalment of what is likely to be one of the most dispiriting episodes in the
Surveys highlight business gloom in UK
A couple of surveys published in the UK over the last 24 hours indicate the gloomy mood permeating parts of the country's economy.
just-food is closed for Christmas
just-food is closed for Christmas and the New Year from tomorrow. We return to our desks probably a little heavier on Tuesday, 3 January.
Uncertainty surrounds Indian FDI reform
The Indian government's shock decision to open up the country's retail industry for more foreign investment has been heralded and demonised in equal measure
Could some health claims win a reprieve from the EU?
Ah, the EU health claims process. Few issues have proved as complex to understand and frustrating for parts of the food industry. In July, after three years of study, the EU's food safety watchdog announced it had rejected 80% of claims. Some in the industry have long criticised the process.
