Unilever said to be searching for new CEO
Unilever is said to be headhunting for a new CEO to step in when Paul Polman retires, prompting speculation over a suitable replacement and a sizing up of Polman's impact and legacy on the firm.
Archives for November 24, 2017
‘Offensive’ lamb ad banned as watchdog makes U-turn
A controversial TV advert featuring religious god Ganesha has been banned by Australia’s Advertising Standards Bureau after admitting it made “substantial flaws” in failing to see the lamb ads’ “discriminatory” nature.
Mérieux NutriSciences: ‘We expect to see food testing growth in India’
Mérieux NutriSciences has inaugurated a refurbished lab in Mumbai, India following an acquisition in the country earlier this year.
Half of all teens with food allergies suffered a reaction in the past 12 months: New data
One-in-two Australian adolescents with food allergies experienced a reaction in the past year, with products cooked at home now responsible for more cases than those served in restaurants or school canteens, new data reveals.
Start small and scale up: How food MNCs can show they are part of the solution to Asia's obesity and diabetes epidemic
Multinational food firms are striving to show they are part of the solution — and not the problem — when it comes to tackling Asia's rising levels of obesity and diabetes, but industry-backed projects need to be successful "on a small scale" before they...