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Danone’s Expansion in China

Explore Danone’s expansion in China, marking 60 years of Sino-French ties, with innovative health-focused strategies and deepened market presence.

Unilever’s Leap into the Digital Age

Explore Unilever’s digital transformation with Microsoft Azure and Accenture, enhancing AI integration for improved efficiency and innovation.

Anheuser-Busch Targets Super Bowl For Bud Light Comeback

Explore Anheuser-Busch’s Super Bowl LVIII ad strategy featuring Bud Light, amidst controversy and brand revamps, in this insightful report by Chris Kelly.

Compass Group’s $600m Acquisition of CH&CO

Compass Group acquires CH&CO for $603.73 million, marking its largest European deal, aiming to expand its global catering services footprint.

Sainsbury’s and M&S Escalate Price Wars

Sainsbury’s and M&S Escalate Price Wars Significant Price Reductions Announced by Retail Giants In a bold move to reclaim market share from the likes of Aldi and Lidl, both Marks and Spencer Group PLC (LSE:MKS) and J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) have unveiled a substantial new wave of price cuts. This strategic decision emerges as a […]

Costco and Sam’s Club Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak

Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats from Costco and Sam’s Club, with 47 sickened across the US. Consumers advised to avoid specific products.

Labour Takes Heineken-Distell to Court

Heineken-Distell Merger Sparks Labor Dispute Following the recent merger of Heineken Beverages with Distell, one of South Africa’s largest alcohol producers, approximately 50 employees, predominantly forklift drivers, have filed a complaint with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The grievance is centered around their current employment status, as they seek permanent positions within […]

Grupo Bimbo Announces Bakery Closure

Grupo Bimbo Announces Closure of Albuquerque Bakery Impact on Workforce: 149 Employees to be Affected by Plant Shutdown In a significant move, Grupo Bimbo, the Mexican bakery conglomerate, has announced its decision to cease operations at its Albuquerque plant, the only facility it operates in New Mexico. This closure, set to happen by April, will […]

Settlement Reached in Diddy Diageo Tequila Dispute

Diageo and Sean Combs Resolve Legal Battle Over DeLeón Joint Venture London-based global beverage company Diageo and American artist Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, have reached an unexpected settlement in their ongoing legal dispute. This resolution circumvents what was shaping up to be a high-profile public trial centered around their joint venture in the […]

Unilever’s Innovation to Assist Blind Shoppers

Unilever Collaborates with Be My Eyes for Enhanced Accessibility In a significant move towards inclusivity, Unilever has partnered with the accessibility app developer Be My Eyes. This collaboration is aimed at providing a more accessible shopping experience for those who are blind or have low vision. Utilizing the Be My Eyes technology, Unilever has initiated […]