Mark Schneider news, comment and analysis – Page 4
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé raises growth expectations after coffee drives first half sales increase
The world’s largest food group Nestlé has raised its full year growth forecast after posted organic growth of 8.1% in the first half as booming coffee sales drove strong growth. Plus updates from AB InBev, Danone, Diageo, Compass Group, Pets at Home and more.
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Comment & OpinionWhy consumer health is attracting big investment
Nestlé and Unilever are capitalising on consistently growing interest in the category, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsCity snapshot: Booming coffee sales drives Nestlé first quarter sales outperformance
Nestlé has reported a 7.7% jump in first quarter organic growth, boosted by a surge in coffee sales and early signs of recovery in out-of-home channels
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NewsCity Snapshot: Booming petcare sales help Nestlé increase 2020 revenues
Global foods giant Nestlé has posted an uptick on organic sales growth during the coronavirus period, helped by strong growth in its petcare, dairy and coffee businesses. Plus, Premier Foods pays down more debt, Carrefour posts ‘record’ year and more.
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NewsCity snapshot: Total Produce and Dole to float on US stock market
Fruit and veg supplier Total Produce has agreed to combine with Dole Food Company to created the largest fresh producer in the world with revenues of almost $10bn. Plus, profits jump at BAT despite Covid disruption; Nestlé sells North American water brands for $4.3bn; Imperial Brands appoints a CFO; Ahold Delhaize 2020 sales soar thanks to pandemic; and Ohso Chocolate acquired by VC firm.
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Comment & OpinionHow Nestlé is blazing the trail of sustainability initiatives – and transparency
Nestlé has laid down the gauntlet to other fmcg companies with regards to its climate commitments, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsNestlé to invest £2.6bn to fight climate change
The Swiss company has set out plans to eliminate all emissions by 2050
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s to hand back £440m of business rates relief
Sainsbury’s has joined Tesco and Morrisons in handing back its business rates relief, which will cost the supermarket around £440m
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NewsCity snapshot: Lockdown and Covid costs drive WH Smith to £280m loss
WH Smith has fallen to a £280m loss as the due to the coronavirus-driven closure of stores and a slump in its travel business.
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NewsCity snapshot: Petfood sales spike boosts Nestlé’s third quarter growth
Nestlé has posted third quarter organic growth of 4.9%, driven by strong demand for petfood as well as at-home coffee consumption and dairy. Plus, pub closures send C&C Group to first half loss, PayPoint sells Romanian business and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: Lockdown stockpiling boosts Nestlé’s first half sales
Panic buying in March has helped Nestlé to a stronger-than-expected start to the year as consumers turned to trusted brands during the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, on the busy morning, updates from AB InBev, Danone, Compass Group, Casino and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsGlobal corporations call for world leaders to focus on the environment
All companies in the coalition also pledged to set independently verified “science-based” zero-carbon target
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé sales fall as coronavirus hits Chinese trade
Nestlé has reported a 6.2% sales drop in the first quarter of 2020, as stockpiling in the US and Europe failed to offset a slump in the Chinese market
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food and drink suppliers are offering a helping hand
Supermarkets have made the headlines with hefty food donations. So how are suppliers using their reach and skills to help the world?
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NewsNestlé targets improved 2020 sales growth
Nestlé has forecast an improvement in sales growth over the coming years after posting a solid increase in revenues and profits in 2019.
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NewsOcado Retail grows fourth quarter sales by 10.8%
Ocado Retail, the joint UK grocery venture between Ocado and Marks & Spencer, has posted growth of 10.8% in the fourth quarter driven by a double-digit jump in order volumes.
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InterviewsStefano Agostini big interview: Nestlé’s boss is defiant over Brexit
Nestlé’s UK & Ireland CEO fears logjams and the threat of tariffs but is still investing millions in the ‘dynamic’ British market
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Oct: Tariffs, Brexit, Asda
UK producers of Scotch Whisky and biscuits are bracing for a significant financial hit as new 25% US tariffs came into effect from today
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever’s sales growth slows on US and European weakness
Unilever’s underlying sales growth slowed to 2.9% in the third quarter as low growth in Europe and North America dragged back stronger sales in emerging markets. Plus, on a busy day, WH Smith announces $400m US acquisition, Nestlé launches CHF20bn buyback, Pernod Ricard posts muted first quarter growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsNestlé targets zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
And Suntory sets out plan to move to 100% sustainable plastic bottles within 10 years