Dutch brewer’s chief executive to leave in May after almost six years in the job
Supermarket group’s shares fall sharply as poor performance at Argos offsets strong Christmas grocery sales
Bakery chain blames ‘subdued consumer confidence’ for ‘challenging year’ in food-to-go market
Swiss food company risks significant damage to revenue and reputation, analysts say
European sales set to drag on performance as group weighs splitting off fast-fashion high-street brand
Robert F Kennedy Jr accuses past administrations of ‘lying’ to the public ‘to protect corporate profit-taking’
UK prime minister starts 2026 with vow to ease pressures on households and deliver ‘positive change’
Banning plant-based products with meaty names is exactly the kind of red tape the EU said it had left behind
De-alcoholised wine is a poor substitute for the real thing. But Jancis Robinson has some palatable alternatives
Reliance Industries plots aggressive growth for Campa Cola
Rising costs and changing tastes are pushing people away from long-established chains
Rome says proposed levies of up to 92% set to be reduced after US commerce department review
Growing output is expected to give struggling north African economy a welcome boost
Global companies offloaded everything from ice cream to cement businesses in 2025
Eleanor McCain wants C$1bn for stake in company but family members dispute her price
Despite their popularity, ready-mixed drinks are unlikely to turn the tide for big beverage companies
Retailer’s online business is booming as it takes on Amazon in a city where it is denied physical stores
Market has been hit by Trump’s tariffs deterring US buyers
Cocoa prices have not been this low in two years
Concern over rural economies as distilleries left with a surplus that has forced some to pause or scale back production
Low-cost domestic producers of prized delicacies are replacing imports and breaking into global markets
Data suggests the trend is being driven by more moderate drinking habits rather than teetotalism
The divisive festive vegetable is cheaper now than in 2019 as farmers lament collapse in consumption
Nearly a third of businesses were lossmaking last year as rising costs and volatile weather hit household income
Chain might benefit from owner that can give it more time and attention
