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Nestlé Achieves Top Marks in The Corporate Equality Index

Nestlé Achieves Top Marks in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion December 18, 2023 – Nestlé has announced a landmark achievement for its U.S. divisions, Nestlé USA and Nestlé Health Science. Both have scored a perfect 100 on the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This prestigious benchmark, run by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, assesses how companies support […]

PepsiCo’s $13 Million Investment Revolutionizes Romanian Factory

State-of-the-Art Automation PepsiCo has announced a significant $13 million investment in its Dragomirești factory, Romania, introducing a cutting-edge, fully automated production line. Touted as “the most automated in PepsiCo’s European portfolio,” this line is set to revolutionize beverage production. A Leap in Production Efficiency With the capacity to produce around 1 million bottles daily, the […]

Unilever Probed for Exaggerated Eco Claims

Unilever Under the Microscope for ‘Green’ ClaimsThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has started looking into Unilever. They’re checking if Unilever might be exaggerating how eco-friendly their products are. Controversial Comments on MayonnaiseFund manager Terry Smith criticized Unilever, saying they’re off track. This comes after Unilever’s ex-CEO Alan Jope said Hellmann’s mayonnaise helps cut down […]

Molson Coors Ups Stake in The Rock’s ZOA Energy

Molson Coors Boosts Stake in Dwayne Johnson’s ZOA Energy Molson Coors Beverage Co. has just upped its investment in ZOA Energy, a popular energy drink company co-founded by the famous actor and ex-wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. While the exact money details are kept under wraps, this move marks a significant step for both companies. […]

Dana White Champions $100m Bud Light Deal

In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, UFC President Dana White highlighted the strength of the organization’s $100 million partnership with Anheuser Busch, the makers of Bud Light. Asserting the brand’s deep resonance with American values, White emphatically stated, “If you consider yourself a patriot, you should be drinking gallons of Bud Light…You should have […]

Coca-Cola Revamps Innovation Strategy

The Coca-Cola Company is shaking things up, shifting to a more focused approach to innovation. This change comes as a response to its historically high failure rate in this area. John Murphy, the President and CFO of the company, discussed this new direction at the recent Redburn CEO Conference. He emphasized that for big consumer […]

Mondelēz Pioneering Human Rights & Sustainability

Mondelēz’s Commitment to Human Rights and Sustainability In their 2022 “Snacking Made Right” report, Mondelēz International outlines their dedication to improving social sustainability and respecting human rights across their entire value chain. This commitment involves ensuring the well-being of everyone in their supply chain, from their 91,000 employees to the farmers growing their ingredients. 2025 […]

Mars Inc. Accused of Using Child Labor

Investigation Reveals Young Workers in Cocoa Fields Mars Inc., known for creating M&M’s and Snickers, faces accusations of using child labor. A recent CBS News investigation discovered that children, some as young as five, are working in cocoa fields in Ghana. These fields provide cocoa for Mars’ chocolate products. Mars’ Promise to End Child Labor […]

Nestlé Partners with Shipping Giants for Sustainable Maritime Transport

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PepsiCo’s Doritos teams up with Empirical Spirits

PepsiCo is breaking new ground with a unique collaboration. They’ve teamed up with Empirical Spirits, a distillery with roots in Copenhagen’s renowned Noma restaurant, to create something special for Gen Z: a Doritos-flavored cocktail. This marks the first foray of Doritos, a savory snack hugely popular among young adults, into the world of alcoholic beverages. […]