The downturn has been most noticeable among producers of wine and spirits
Wall Street nervous about ‘biggest human capital investment’ in coffee company’s history
A targeted sale could brew stronger returns for the coffee chain
US coffee chain explores partnership with outside investor to restore growth amid intense pricing competition
Consumer businesses under pressure from weaker economic backdrop and intense competition
Concern in sector over crackdown exacerbating long-standing hiring challenges
JAB Holding has engaged advisers to explore options for the sandwich and coffee chain after a turbulent few years
Ben Cohen criticises companies for bowing to pressure from Trump to water down diversity, equity and inclusion policies
World’s largest meat processor has long coveted a stateside listing
Spread of illicit speakeasies underlines weak consumption in world’s second-largest economy
Despite the odd setback, Tarquin Leadbetter’s gin distillery has expanded, after he quit his job as an emerging market analyst
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Ice cream maker is already in a legal dispute with parent company Unilever over its political activism
Beer, wine and spirits companies debate how best to counter public health groundswell against drinking
US company benefits from double subsidy on biofuels as surge in imports threatens to wipe UK ethanol industry
Franck Marilly has held a number of senior roles in the luxury sector, including at Chanel and Shiseido
British state support needed to prevent loss of production facilities after tariff changes, industry warns
Fresh food costs push prices to their fastest rise since May 2024
The US health secretary is defying the industry to improve America’s diet. Is he going about it the right way?
The country’s biggest brewer is using its Dutch partner to reach more of the growing premium segment
Green light overcomes opposition from environmental and governance advocates
High food prices pile pressure on central bank and unpopular Ishiba government
World’s largest meat processor says move would unlock share price and cheaper funding
The inaugural ‘Make America Healthy Again’ findings reflect many of the concerns of health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
Laurent Freixe criticises diversification efforts under previous CEO Mark Schneider as he takes Nestlé back to basics
