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Ben & Jerry's, Unilever Fight Shows Risks Of Ceding Control

Ben & Jerry's legal battle with Unilever sheds light on an issue affecting a growing number of purpose-led brands: how to maintain their identity after...

L’Oréal’s Corporate Venture Capital Fund BOLD Announces Investment

L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund BOLD has announced that it has made a minority investment in Japanese beauty startup SPARTY, In...

Packaging Firm SIG Raises Approximately €204m To Fund Acquisitions

Packaging firm SIG has successfully raised nearly €204 million by by placing 11 million new shares at a price of CHF 19.40 per new share.

JDE Peet’s Increases Sustainable Coffee Sourcing Target

Coffee and tea producer JDE Peet’s will accelerate its responsibly sourced coffee target from 30% to 80% globally this year.

General Mills To Invest $15m To Support Underrepresented Groups

General Mills has announced an investment of $15 million (€13.8 million) in two early-stage venture capital funds, Fearless Fund and Supply Change Cap...

Beiersdorf Stops Investments In Russia

Beiersdorf has stopped investments in marketing and promotion in Russia due to the Ukraine war but will keep its business in the country as its products se...

McCain Foods To Invest $55m In Plant-Based Firm Strong Roots

McCain Foods has announced a strategic partnership with plant-based frozen food company, Strong Roots, involving an investment of $55 million.

GSK On Track With Consumer Split Amid Buyout Report

GlaxoSmithKline is 'firmly on track' to spin off its consumer health business next year, the British drugmaker has said, after Bloomberg News reported the...