Girl Scout-branded candy is not marketed to children, says Nestlé
Nestlé has denied allegations that it violated its commitments on advertising to children by co-branding a new range of candy bars with the Girl Scouts of the USA.
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Salt intake linked to blood vessel damage and high blood pressure
A high salt diet may lead to increased damage to blood vessels in addition to high blood pressure, the two of which may act independently and synergistically to increase the risk of heart disease, say researchers.
Ralcorp completes acquisition of Italian pasta company
Ralcorp Holdings has completed its acquisition of Italian private label frozen meal maker Gelit for an undisclosed sum.
Sweet and sour: Social media reveals consumer perceptions of sweeteners
Which sweeteners are consumers discussing on social media? And is the conversation positive or negative? The rise of social media is giving marketers access to an honest snapshot of consumer perceptions, says research company Loudpixel.
General Mills opposes same-sex marriage ban in Minnesota
General Mills has said it opposes a proposed Minnesota State ban on same-sex marriage, saying that the measure is not in the best interests of its employees or the state economy.
Online ethical data platform Sedex sees surge in membership as big boys get on board
More than 25,000 firms from small farms to PepsiCo and Kraft are now using an online platform for managing ethical supply chain data called Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange).