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Nestlé
Nestle cuts full-year guidance weeks as it struggles to rebuild market share
Company replaced chief executive last month
Markets hit a wall amid fears of US economic slowdown
Financials and tech stocks worst hit as indices show a sea of red
‘Deny, denounce, delay’: the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods
Despite a growing body of evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances
Nestlé develops fast food range aimed at people taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic
The new brand, Vital Pursuit, is set to hit supermarket shelves in the US this October
Return of own-brand formula highlights big companies’ profits - Senator
Rebecca Moynihan says Aldi’s ability to sell baby formula for considerably less than branded feeds shows it can be done
Europe’s magnificent 11 stocks – the Granolas
Continent’s top firms drove most of European equity gains last year
Nestle misses full-year organic sales estimates as price hikes deter shoppers
Consumers turn to competing brands as prices creep up
Consumer watchdog says no Irish research planned as UK regulator finds brands hiked prices to maximise profits
Some suppliers are contributing to food price inflation, says Competition and Markets Authority
‘We know fans will be disappointed’: Animal Bars and Caramac discontinued after 60 years
Nestle cites falling sales as reason behind ‘difficult decision’ to discontinue bars
Why China’s falling birth rate means job losses for Limerick
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‘I am very, very concerned’: Locals fear for future after shock announcement of Nestlé factory closure
Nestlé has announced plans to close its baby formula manufacturing factory, putting 542 jobs in jeopardy
Irish stocks follow global downward trend as traders monitor Israel-Hamas war
There was very little on the upside among companies listed on the Irish Stock Exchange on Thursday
Nestlé reports sales growth despite Limerick plant closure decision
Swiss group says it will cease operations at Askeaton with likely loss of more than 500 jobs
Nestlé to shut Co Limerick infant formula plant with loss of 542 jobs
Food giant says sharply lower demand in China for imported baby milk formula has forced it to reconsider its network
Nestle sales advance on higher prices for KitKats and pet food
Sales jump nearly 9% in first half of 2023
Nestlé customers swallow ‘responsible’ double-digit price rises
Cost of world’s biggest food group’s products up almost 10% on average in first quarter
LVMH becomes first European company to reach $500bn market value
French luxury group’s share price rises as sector continues to benefit from China rebound
China says it is open for business again as western CEOs descend on Beijing
Multinational chief executives stress the importance of creating a more level playing field if China wants to attract more foreign investment
Nestlé says less than half its mainstream food and drinks are considered ‘healthy’
World’s biggest food company says it is first in the sector to disclose nutritional value of its global portfolio
Nestle sales volumes drop as consumers reach limit of higher prices
World’s biggest food company aiming for better profitability after higher raw material, shipping costs led to weakest margins in four year
Why corporate climate pledges don’t always stand up to scrutiny
Firms are often doing little to tackle the more voluminous emissions generated by their products or their suppliers
Nestlé Ireland makes €70m loss after writing down value of Limerick baby formula plant
Sales from the Wyeth factory in Askeaton fell 30%
European shares fall as investors fret about runaway inflation
Wall Street also struggled for gains amid unclear picture on corporate earnings momentum
Nespresso posts record Irish revenues as pandemic restrictions drive sales
Directors say growth was boosted by ‘high demand from lockdown consumers and all those working from home’
Three favourite family meals to take refuge in
Nothing soothes more than a nice dinner at home. Here are three classics chez Paul Flynn
Irish milk formula industry weighs Biden’s emergency supplies call
US president invokes wartime measures to secure supplies as parents fret over feeding their children
European shares lower as retailers, food and beverage stocks lead falls
Nestlé, Diageo, Unilever slip between 2.7% and 4.5%
Unilever price hike more than offsets fall in sales
Consumer goods giant warns that more price increases are on the way as cost inflation forecast nearly doubles
A growing life sciences start-up culture
The new generation of Irish life sciences and pharma companies played a significant role in the pandemic fight
European markets hit two-month highs with Macron poised for re-election
Ryanair soars 5% as bullish forecasts from US carriers help aviation stocks take off
Kingspan faces pushback on first Iseq ‘say on climate’ vote
Insulation group says advisory firm ‘displays a misunderstanding’ of climate resolution
Dyson gets in the Zone with terrifying new sci-fi contraption
Planet Business: Fake Wonka bars, seized superyachts and an NFT-beating Picasso
Russia says it will decide on future use of Moscow's Renault plant next week
French car-maker bows to pressure and walks away on major business in Russia
Nestlé to halt sales of most brands in Russia
Swiss food giant bows to criticism of continued presence in Russian markets
Nestlé justifies staying in Russia as criticism mounts
Ukrainian government raises pressure on western firms still doing business in Russia
Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine escalating as peace talks fail to progress
US vice-president Kamala Harris backs calls for war crimes investigation over invasion
Western brands flee Russia in unravelling of ‘capitalistic diplomacy’
H&M, Nike, Volkswagen, Toyota and Apple among many brands curtailing services or operations
Unilever tackles inflation dilemma: how much can be passed on to consumers?
Mayonnaise with ‘purpose’ has been mocked, but Hellmann’s Super Bowl ad works for now
Pedigree chums? Dogs in the office prove divisive
Many large employers have blanket no-dog policies despite wider shifts in attitudes
Nestlé unveils €1.25bn plan to support cocoa growers
Investment aims to enhance ethical credentials of food giant’s chocolate business
After its ‘near-death experience’, where does Unilever go from here?
Joe Brennan: Behemoth has been struggling to grow its sales at same pace as rivals
Unilever chief under pressure after company walks away from GSK deal
Investor dissent forces company to drop bid for GlaxoSmothKline’s consumer products unit
Recycled plastic prices double as drinks makers battle for supplies
Rising cost of polyethylene terephthalate threatens sustainability targets set by companies
European stocks rise again but rally loses traction
BMW and Renault among climbers in Europe as tech companies slip on Wall Street
Vegan dog food grows in popularity among eco-conscious pet owners
Owners are seeking to apply their dietary habits to household animals
Shares fall across Europe as UK signals further Covid curbs
‘Yo-yo day’ prevails on Dublin stock market
Defensive sectors lift European shares after two-day rally
Investors weigh effectiveness of vaccines against Omicron variant
Activist investor Third Point buys stake in Cartier owner Richemont
Cartier owner seen as underperforming in luxury sector
Wyeth Nutritionals’ pre-tax profit drops 13% to €12.5m
Revenues decreased in spite of volumes of infant formula to China remaining relatively consistent with 2019
Port gridlocks, the stock wealth gap and new names for Facebook
Planet Business: Have a break, have an upgrade
European stocks reach six-week highs as Nestlé shines
Strong results from Swiss group boost food stocks, offsetting losses elsewhere
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