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French Dairy Group Lactalis Says 2023 Profitability Hit By Inflation

Lactalis said its sales had risen by 4.3% to €29.5 billion ($31.51 billion) in 2023, but its net profit margin remained low as inflation pressured con...

Brands Tap Solar Eclipse For Long-Term Consumer Connection: GlobalData

Food and beverage companies have identified a major promotional opportunity in the total solar eclipse that will cross North America today (8 April 2024),...

Refresco Acquires California's VBC Bottling Company

Refresco, the independent beverage solutions provider for brands and retailers in Europe, Australia and North America, has completed the acquisition of VBC...

Lamb Weston Trims Annual Sales, Profit Forecast On Weak Potato Snacks Demand

Lamb Weston Holdings trimmed its annual sales and profit forecasts after missing Wall Street estimates for quarterly results on slowing demand for its froz...

Kimberly-Clark To Reorganise Business, Incur $1.5bn In Charges

Consumer goods maker Kimberly-Clark said it will reorganise into three business units as it looks to simplify operations and cut costs

Coca-Cola Names Selman Careaga As President Of ASEAN And South Pacific Operating Division

Coca-Cola has appointed Selman Careaga as president of the ASEAN and South Pacific operating unit, effective 1 June.

Bubble Tea Market Set To Grow By 8.3% Over Coming Decade

The global market for bubble tea – also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea – is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% between now and 2...

Sapporo To Refocus On Beer Business As Activist Raises Stake

Sapporo Holdings, the Japanese brewer pressured by activist investors to sell its property holdings, wants to announce its business portfolio reorganisatio...