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Consumer goods group ups forecast for 2019 revenues, but not profits
Fizzy drinks and snacks manufacturer has been investing in new products under Ramon Laguarta
Chief financial officer credits increased spending on logistics and brand development
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
Daniel Garrahan previews some of the stories the Financial Times is watching in the week ahead.
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
Consumer hardware will be a new area for a packaged food and drink company
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
PepsiCo, difficulties of the sector aside, still trades at a premium
’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
