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Philip Morris Raises Profit Forecast As Nicotine Pouch Demand Grows

Philip Morris International raised its annual profit forecast, banking on higher cigarette prices and its growing nicotine pouch brand ZYN while trimming t...

Compass Group Raises Annual Forecast For Second Time

British catering group Compass has raised its 2024 profit and revenue forecasts for the second time this year despite easing prices, after new businesses h...

Lindt & Sprüngli Delivers Steady Sales, Launches Share Buyback

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has posted first-half organic sales of CHF 2.16 billion (€2.22 billion), in line with expectations, as...

Valeo Foods Completes Acquisition Of Appalaches Nature

Valeo Foods Group has completed the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business.

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Didier Bergeret Discusses The Role Of Sustainability In A Changing Corporate World

At The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Chicago, ESM editor Stephen Wynne-Jones caught up with Didier Bergeret, sustainability director, CGF.

Notes From Africa: Yola Fresh, Johnvents, AvoVeg, Maad, Flour Mills of Nigeria

ESM’s regular series, Notes From Africa, brings you the latest retail, consumer goods, and food-and-beverage stories from across Africa.

Coca-Cola Raises Annual Sales, Profit Forecasts On Steady Demand

Coca-Cola has raised its annual organic sales and profit forecast, signalling strong demand for the beverage giant's sodas, energy drinks and juices i...