Campbell Soup Company reported a profit decline of US$20 million in the fourth quarter as currency movements and an impairment charge hit the bottom line. On a comparable basis, however, profit rose 11...

Food manufacturers are mainly focusing on digestive and cardiovascular health when releasing functional food products, according to the latest market data.Digestive health was the lead focus in 23 out...

Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble is expecting a rebound in sales in response to price cuts and the addition of new value sizes to their range. The maker of Pringles will reportedly cut prices...

The crossover between food and beauty is increasingly apparent, with global food and drink product launches with a ‘beauty enhancing’ claim increasing by a staggering 306% from 2005 to 2008,...

Global food manufacturer Kraft Foods is intending to halve its supplier base in a bid to slash costs by US$300 million per year, according to a Reuters report. Such a move would affect more than 30,000...

Dutch consumer products group Unilever has been named sustainability leader in the Food & Beverage sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the eleventh consecutive year. The results...

Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported a 2.2% lift in sales in August, moderating after a 4.3 per cent rise in July. By segment, their American sales were up by 1.7%, European sales rose 3.5% and...

Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has insisted the US food giant does not need to offload assets amid speculation over how the company would fund a second, higher bid for Cadbury. Some industry...

A natural sweetener made from the stevia plant could have a major impact in the food and beverage market. The plant-based sugar substitute is increasingly being used by food and beverage companies –...

The UK’s largest retailer has enlisted the assistance of a former shoplifter in order to tackle the issue of theft in the grocery stores. Tesco’s Eyes Wide Open campaign uses a training video...