The METRO GROUP sales lines METRO Cash & Carry and Real are to get a much more modern and efficient logistics infrastructure: the Düsseldorf-based retailing group is investing a high doubledigit million euro amount into a new, nation-wide logistics network in Germany. Read more »
Arla Foods is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Knight as new CFO and member of Arla Foods Executive Management Group in January 2016. Ms Knight currently holds the position as Senior Vice President Finance in the adidas Group where she is responsible for an international team of 200, providing strategic and financial support to the Group’s Global Operations, Indirect Procurement... Read more »
A new research collaboration aims to develop a test to identify Alzheimer’s sufferers early on, potentially before they start showing any symptoms of the condition. Read more »
Nestlé Health Science has entered into a license agreement with Lipid Therapeutics for exclusive rights to develop and commercialise LT-02 - a new therapeutic approach that has shown success in treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Read more »
SEGRO has completed acquisition of a 11,800 sq m warehouse facility from Damco Czech Republic, part of the Maersk Group, for € 8.4 million. The property is located adjacent to SEGRO Logistics Park Prague. Read more »
A new study by Nestlé scientists working with the international EpiGen Consortium has found whole grain intake among pregnant women in Singapore to be below international guidelines, potentially increasing their risk of developing gestational diabetes. Read more »
AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, informs about receiving from Mr. Henry McGovern a letter of resignation from the function of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AmRest, effective 10th September 2015. Read more »
More than 7,000 young job seekers across Brazil will be offered the chance to develop their professional skills and increase their employability, as Nestlé rolls out its Global Youth Initiative in the country. Read more »
KitKat is the first global chocolate brand to announce that it will use only sustainably sourced cocoa to manufacture all of its products, and will do so from the first quarter of 2016. Read more »
Arla continues its expansion in Africa through two new joint-ventures in Nigeria and Senegal. Two strong local partners, Tolaram in Nigeria and Attieh Group in Senegal, will provide the distribution backbone that will help Arla grow and develop its business in West Africa. Read more »
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2015. The company’s reported net sales1 declined 2% to $900 million, but increased 7% on an underlying basis2. Reported net sales growth was negatively impacted by nine percentage points due to foreign exchange. Reported operating income increased 3% to $227 million, an increase of 9% on... Read more »
In the coffee fields of Vietnam, everyday objects that are often thrown away are getting a new lease of life, as tools to help farmers save water by scheduling irrigation more effectively. Read more »
Stock Spirits Group PLC, a leading Central and Eastern European branded spirits producer, announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2015. Read more »
Kofola Group’s income in first half of the year reached CZK 3.395 billion, topping the last year’s figure by 11.1 %. The gross margin increased by 25.2 % and EBITDA raised by 46.4 %. The income was significantly furthered by acquisition of Slovenian Radenska brand in March and supported by the sales of UGO fresh fruit and vegetable juices showing 59 % growth. On the other hand, the... Read more »
ASTARTA published interim report for the siх months ended 30 June 2015 Read more »
Paul Bulcke, Nestlé CEO: "The first half results were in line with our expectations, broad-based across categories and geographies, solid even in difficult circumstances, and consistent with our strong performance over time. They reflect the relevance and strength of our Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy and our discipline in execution. Our investments in the new growth platforms Nestlé... Read more »
Düsseldorf – “In a persistently challenging market environment, Henkel delivered overall a solid performance in the second quarter. We again achieved double-digit growth for both sales and earnings. The main drivers were solid organic sales growth, last year’s acquisitions and, above all, the strong US dollar. Organic sales in emerging markets were strong, once again making an... Read more »
In what is thought to be the first clinical trial of its kind, the Nestlé Research Center will examine if a specific blend of nutrients and probiotics can improve the health of mothers and babies when taken by mothers before conception and throughout pregnancy. This study is the latest collaboration between the EpiGen Global Research Consortium and the Nestlé Research Center . Read more »
KSG Agro Group summed up the preliminary results of the first half of 2015 in the pig business. In the second quarter of this year, sales of live weight pork has increased by 24% compared with the first quarter and amounted to 62 million hryvnia (VAT included). Total revenues for the first half amounted to 112 million hryvnia (including VAT). Read more »
Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, has been sharing its experience with local entrepreneurs at the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which was opened by U.S. President Barack Obama in Kenya on Sunday. Read more »
Brown-Forman announced today the publication of its fifth corporate responsibility report, covering the company’s performance, progress, and challenges in the areas of alcohol responsibility, environmental sustainability, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and community involvement. The report is available on the company’s web site at www.brown-forman.com/responsibility. Read more »
auticon is no typical IT consultancy: it is the first and only company to exclusively employ consultants who are on the autism spectrum. At Henkel, the IT deparment works together with auticon – a great example of its commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Read more »
Henkel employees in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently went above and beyond to support foster children in their community. Employees working with Research & Development had a great time supporting the nonprofit Arizona Helping Hands and fostering teamwork through the Arizona Helping Hands Dream Kit program. Dream Kits are given to children in new foster homes and are filled with supplies that will... Read more »
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) announced today the closing of the previously announced strategic partnership related to an equity investment, business transfers and expanded distribution in the global energy drink category. As a result of the transaction, The Coca-Cola Company now owns an approximate 16.7% stake in Monster. The Coca-Cola Company... Read more »
This year during Ramadan, Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care business unit in the Gulf region (GCC) initiated a campaign with its liquid laundry detergent Persil Abaya Shampoo to empower women in need. The “New Beginnings” campaign helps women set up their own microenterprises and improve their standard of living. Read more »
Meat production and consumption continues to increase worldwide Initiatives for animal welfare and consumer protection: International quality seals document the origin and the quality Read more »
The Kielce expo is one of the few events of this kind in Europe; this will be an international business platform solely dedicated to the private label industry – a meeting place for the Old Continent’s producers, wholesalers and major and most important retail chains. Read more »
Żubrówka has been named Vodka Brand Champion by The Spirits Business, a respected drinks industry journal, for the second consecutive year. Read more »
In June, the new warehouse facility located at SEGRO Business Park Warsaw, Ożarów obtained an occupancy permit. At the beginning of construction in November 2014, the facility comprising 9 300 sq m of space, was not pre-leased in 90%. Currently, the first tenants are moving into the complex. Read more »
The PLMA Fairs in Amsterdam have been bringing producers and distributors of food products together for over twenty years. It has been over a quarter of a century since the transformation in Poland began. Already prior to accession to the European Union, Poland was a net importer of agricultural and food products. Eleven years of functioning within the framework of Common Agricultural Policy... Read more »
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