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Dirk Van de Put says confectionery group has faced no pressure to leave country completely
PM to pledge to back rural communities as poll shows Conservatives losing ground in traditional strongholds
Inflation has made it easier to collude, stoking concerns about uncompetitive behaviour, lawyers say
World’s second-largest brewer tempers expectations for profit growth
Drinks group increased cost of its beverages by as much as 24% in some countries
Consumer goods company says ‘competitiveness remains disappointing’ but returns to positive sales volumes
New chief Jacob Aarup-Andersen says prices of products such as sugar and glass are still rising
Contingency plan comes after trade bodies warn new checks risk disrupting supply chains
Listing of skincare group spun out of Nestlé in 2019 would be one of Europe’s largest listings of recent years
Drinks maker’s earnings drop as US consumers trade down to cheaper spirits and Latin American sales fall
British consumers risk higher prices after January 31 roll-out of checks on all EU products of plant and animal origin
Consumer health company spun out of GSK announces deal as it strives to simplify its portfolio
Agricultural pollution is a huge problem in the UK’s waterways. But how can it be alleviated?
Health authority faces 70% reduction in central government support as new post-Brexit controls come into force
Stance by ice cream maker’s board risks reigniting tensions with parent company Unilever
Surge in manufacturing in China and US leads to oversupply of products such as polyethylene
H5N1 cases in South Georgia increase concerns about virus’s ability to adapt and infect mammals and humans more easily
KKR-owned Upfield to roll out plastic-free containers
River levels expected to hit communities over coming days, as PM dismisses claims government has been slow to act
Start-up founder says customers looking to moderate their intake is the biggest driver of sales
Investigation comes four months after Brussels complains of flood of Chinese electric cars
Clash is latest flashpoint between food manufacturers and retailers over rising costs for consumers
Changes to regime for England aimed at addressing low enrolment rates for flagship agricultural policy
Spirits makers seek to secure supply of base ingredient as Mexican farmers consider new crops
Demand for land is rising as groups look to cultivate wider range of wines
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