Archives for July 8, 2014

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PepsiCo: product innovation is the key to success

By Rick Pendrous

Global food and drink giant PepsiCo’s future success will hinge on it continuing to innovate, differentiate itself from the competition and raise its operational efficiency to grow its consumer base, according to the company's executive vice president.

Dairy farmers to milk Nestlé Kit Kat deal

By Rod Addy

Nestlé has struck a deal with First Milk, expanding the dairy cooperative’s supply of fresh milk for its Kit Kat and Nescafé brands in the UK.

Europeans challenge UK traffic light scheme

By Nicholas Robinson

The European Commission (EC) is investigating the UK's voluntary front-of-pack traffic light nutrition labelling scheme, following complaints from Member States (MS), which argued it influenced consumer choice and was an infringement of the internal market.

Marks & Spencer’s food sales up - again

By Michael Stones

Marks & Spencer’s food sales rose by 4.2% in the first quarter of its financial year ending June 28, continuing to buck the trend of falling general merchandise sales, despite online problems.