Global snacks giant Kraft Foods Inc has announced  that it will be launching more than 70 new products during 2012 in the U.S. ‘Meal solutions’ Kraft Foods is unveiling “meal solutions” that include Kraft Sizzling Salads Dinner Kit, Kraft Fresh Take and Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Dinner Kit, complete with a new range of cooking sauces including Zesty Fajita and Teriyaki Ginger, and salad dressings such as Barbecue Ranch and Toasted Sesame. A Kraft Foods press release said, “The Kraft... ...Read more »

A market report on Australia’s packaged food sector from market research consultancy Euromonitor predicts that ongoing economic uncertainty and weak consumer confidence could provide Australia’s packaged food retailers with enhanced opportunities to grow retail volume sales. Euromonitor’s ‘Packaged Food in Australia’ market report, released yesterday, says the packaged food industry displayed resilience against lowered consumer confidence following the global financial crisis of 2008 and... ...Read more »

* Kraft Foods to Donate Five Meals to World Food Programme for Every Photo of Play Uploaded to the Company’s New Corporate Facebook Site * 14,000 Employees in 50 Countries to Volunteer during Delicious Difference Week, including 1,500 in U.S. Who Will Build Playgrounds with KaBOOM! Kraft Foods yesterday launched a worldwide initiative to celebrate play and fight world hunger. Through an app on Kraft Foods’ corporate Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/kraftfoodscorporate?v=app_149288021757524),... ...Read more »

• Programs Have Cut Manufacturing Waste by 30% in Four Years • Company Now Reuses and Recycles 90% of its Manufacturing Waste • Nine Facilities in North America Send Zero Waste to Landfills Whether people call it garbage, rubbish, trash or junk – everyone creates waste. And no matter what it’s called, too much waste ends up in landfills that can affect nearby communities and cost lots of money to manage. In short, people need to find ways to create less waste and find better uses... ...Read more »

Showing how small changes can make big differences to an office’s environmental impact, Kraft Foods have made their office buildings “greener” all over the world. “Sustainability is an important part of our business strategy, and we want our workplaces to be a constant visible reminder to our employees,” said Steve Yucknut, Vice President, Sustainability. “Our greener offices are inspiring employees to think and act differently at work. And together, we’re... ...Read more »

Kraft Foods has announced a first quarter profit increase of 10 per cent as inventory reductions at grocers stagnate and consumers increase demand for cheap, convenient food. Organic net revenue growth of 2.3 per cent was helped by price increases, with profit assisted by higher margins, the company said. “We’ve had a very solid start to the year, and we’re on track to deliver our 2009 commitments,” Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman and CEO, advised. “Our business momentum remains... ...Read more »

Kraft Foods is bullish about the position it has worked itself into with just one year remaining in its turnaround program and is set to launch a new brand identity to signify the change in their focus. “We’re well-positioned to win going forward,” Kraft CEO, Irene Rosenfeld, suggested. “We have a strong plan. We’re making the right investments. And we’re executing well. The majority of our businesses are now delivering, and all geographies are contributing.” Ms... ...Read more »