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Heinz fights to win back market share
The US food company says it is increasing its spending on money-off coupons and advertising, as it battles to win back market share lost to retailers’ low-cost own-brand products
China executes two in tainted milk scandal
China has executed two men in an apparent attempt to assuage public anger at the tainted milk scandal that killed at least six children and damaged the country’s reputation
Lex: Heinz
The branded sauces, ready meals and snacks in which the company specialises have proved resilient
Cadbury is sweet on takeover by Hershey
The UK chocolate maker is expecting a friendly bid from Hershey if the US confectioner can arrange the financing for a takeover offer
Lex: Cadbury
One obstacle to Hershey challenging Kraft has been removed but investors need not count their Creme Eggs before they hatch
Coca-Cola targets more $1bn China brands
Ambition reflects the company’s confidence that its long-term sales plans are secure both from domestic rivals and from potential political pitfalls
Coca-Cola aims to triple China sales
The soft drinks company is planning to more than double its number of bottling plants in the country as part of a push to target the rapidly emerging middle class
Hershey weighs $17bn bid for Cadbury
The charitable trust that controls Hershey has encouraged the US confectioner’s management to pursue a $17bn bid for Cadbury, topping Kraft Foods’ hostile $16.2bn offer
Local connections key for Hershey
The chocolate company is contemplating entering the battle for Cadbury
Reclusive Ferrero has financial wherewithal
The Italian confectionery group may not be glamourous but it has annual revenue of €6.2bn and net profit of €371m
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Cadbury
One obstacle to Hershey challenging Kraft has been removed but investors need not count their Creme Eggs before they hatch
Luxury goods
Certainly, recovering economies, asset prices and bonuses are beginning to breathe life back into the market for expensive trinkets
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Man in the News: Marc Bolland
Markets have signalled high hopes in the ‘billion-dollar’ Dutchman who will lead the British high-street retailer Marks and Spencer
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