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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

Fullers highlights sector split

Lex: Morrison

British drinkers console SABMiller

Highland Spring buys Greencore’s water arm

Lex: SABMiller

Blackstone set to buy Birds Eye for $1.3bn

UK and Australian Birds Eyes unscathed

Fishermen urge EU to end dumping

Hershey and Ferrero flag interest in Cadbury

Lex: Cadbury

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