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Confectioners are masters at stealth inflation
The rules have tightened since Kraft-Cadbury but uncertainty lingers
Rises in costs to be passed on to consumers of biscuits, chewing gum and candy
Some deals may hurt national interests, but the reasons must be clear
Investors may find their assumptions about consumer packaged goods companies prove costly
US owner confounds critics by refitting chocolate maker’s flagship Bournville factory
Reforms reflect a continuing backlash triggered by Kraft’s crimes against nostalgia
McCain Foods president to take over helm of food group as big brands face challenges
Nestlé, P&G and Unilever all under pressure to improve performance
Reckitt Benckiser warns of delayed supplies while other groups work to restore operations
Mondelez expands UK group’s licence to cover 46 countries and its flagship Oreo brand
Industry acts to counter falling sales, higher costs and changing consumer tastes
Company’s sustainability scheme risks confusing chocolate-lovers
Big takeovers suck in ministers so a formal system would be welcome
Anachronistic chocolate group may be ready to modernise
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