Marketing spending spurs biggest sales increase in more than three years

New chief executive lays down plans to invest more in new products and marketing

A closer look at the remuneration of the gambling boss puts it off the scale

Chief executive’s final earnings show progress, though dollar strength limits benefits

Beverage and snacks group looks to continue health-conscious strategy for growth

Efforts to promote female bosses should start with recruitment

Changing consumer tastes and Peltz interference were but two of the big challenges

Ramon Laguarta, a 22-year company veteran, to take top job in October

’Twisted mango’ and ‘feisty cherry’ gave brand first N America sales growth in 8 years

Levy on producers designed to counter rising cost of obesity-related illnesses

Greenpeace surveyed 16 consumer goods companies about the origins of the raw material

Sales woes at Kraft Heinz, Danone and others force groups to cut costs and eye deals

North American drinks sales declined 3% in the fourth quarter

JAB’s $19bn purchase of US carbonated drinks maker could help it sell other beverages