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Unilever wants to sell brands worth €1 billion in sales collectively to trim the fat, reports say

Unilever is powering through a strategic overhaul, which has so far included a wave of layoffs and a spinoff plan for its ice cream business.

Fortune

Nestlé's price rises went ‘too far’ with burdening consumers and ultimately turning them away, chairman admits

“The consumer must be able to buy our products. We need to act there,” said Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke.

Fortune

Foreign firms taking billions of litres from UK aquifers to make bottled water

Coca-Cola extracts largest amount of freshwater of any drinks company in England, FoI request finds

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‘It’s not drought - it’s looting’: the Spanish villages where people are forced to buy back their own drinking water

Spain is increasingly either parched or flooded – and one group is profiting from these extremes: the water-grabbing multinational companies forcing angry citizens to pay for it in bottles

The Guardian - UK

Nestlé plans to double down on ‘billionaire brands’ in major overhaul, cutting $2.8 billion in costs

Nestlé is home to 31 brands that are "billionaires" in their own right. Still, it's slipped behind competitors—new CEO Laurent Freixe wants to fix that.

Fortune

Food giants accused of selling less-healthy products to poorer countries

The world’s largest food and beverage companies are selling less healthy products in low-income countries compared to those in wealthier nations – contributing to the global obesity crisis as packaged foods become more prevalent worldwide, a report has warned.

Radio France Internationale

‘It’s just not right’: consumers decry changes to Quality Street chocolates

The Purple One and Orange Crunch are both lighter and now the same shape as the Caramel Swirl

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How light tells you when to sleep, focus and poo

This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series here.

The Conversation

Plastic tub gets the snub as Nestlé tests paper container for Quality Street

Christmas-favourite sweet brand hopes to cut virgin plastic use, but consumers may mourn reusable tub

The Guardian - UK

Nestlé and Alma face renewed legal action in France over water fraud

The French consumer rights group Foodwatch has filed two new complaints against Nestlé and Alma alleging unlawful practices in the purification of their bottled water. It's seeking to have the multinationals held accountable for decades of "fraudulent" actions.

Radio France Internationale

How "guarded" contracts set food prices

With food prices up 25% over the last four years, it may be worth asking – what determines the cost of food?

Salon

Mars brings Marathon name back in UK as nostalgia rises for retro sweets

Rebrand to Snickers in 1990 caused uproar but special edition will have limited run in Morrisons stores

The Guardian - UK

Top UK food firms urged to do more to cut ‘staggering’ emissions

Food campaign Bite Back says 10 firms account for more carbon emissions globally than aviation industry

The Guardian - UK

Stouffer's mac expands beyond frozen

"We saw an opportunity to expand beyond our fan-favorite frozen options "

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Radio France Internationale

Nestlé Waters avoids trial with €2m fine for illegal water drilling in France

Swiss group Nestlé has agreed to pay a €2 million fine following a settlement over illegal water drilling and unauthorised treatments for its mineral waters, including Vittel and Contrex.

International Business Times

Smaller Clothing, Fewer Snacks: How Americans' Shopping Habits Are Changing Due To Weight-Loss Drugs

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The chunky new KitKat logo is retro modern perfection

A bolder and cleaner break.

The Guardian - UK

Inflation may be low again now, but we are still being overcharged

Politicians must acknowledge that companies’ systematic profiteering is pushing household finances over the edge

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The Guardian - UK

UK ice-cream and lolly prices up by more than 30%, analysis shows

Which? study found increase of 38% for one brand, while cheaper options often scored better in taste tests

Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: Hunter Valley's Harkham Winery opens a new restaurant

Plus, chef makes national cook-off, Nightcaps & Beats, and more.

The Guardian - UK

From pruning to reforesting – how good agricultural practices can lift cocoa communities

With environmental challenges, rising populations and a lack of crop investment, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to farm cocoa in west African countries. So how can positive changes be brought about in this area?

The Guardian - UK

Uncovering cocoa farming’s biggest challenges – and what’s being done to tackle them

One of the world’s biggest chocolate producers is working to address the root causes of farmer poverty, child labour risks and the impact of climate breakdown on cocoa farming communities

The Independent UK

Nestlé u-turns on new Nesquik milkshake recipe after complaints of ‘vile sludge’

Shoppers criticised new formula for its texture and Nestlé admitted it has “not been popular”

The Guardian - UK

How can better diets bring benefits to people and the economy?

With rising levels of obesity and diabetes across the UK, it’s vital to encourage people to eat a healthier diet. As part of this drive, leading experts in food, health and nutrition gathered together for a roundtable discussion. Here’s what they had to say …

Axios

Weight-loss drugs are forcing changes to grocery store offerings

New food options targeting people taking drugs like Ozempic may change diets more broadly.

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