14 May PepsiCo’s “new normal”
Five “mega trends” will shape PepsiCo’s “new normal,” asserts Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO. "...
14 Feb Emerging market weakness hits Nestlé
Nestlé expects another challenging year that could see it undershoot its long-term targets again, after pressure on prices in Europe and weaker emerging market demand slowed sales growth to 4.6 percent in 2013.
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06 Jun Mondelez closer to commercialising chocolate that doesn’t melt
Mondelez International, the maker of Cadbury chocolate, is reportedly close to introducing heat-resistant bars it can sell at market stalls in Africa and some of the world's hottest places....
20 Aug Winning the $30 trillion decathlon: Going for gold in emerging markets
By 2025, annual consumption in emerging markets will reach $30 trillion — the biggest growth opportunity in the history of capitalism. To compete for the prize, companies must master ten key disciplines. A noteworthy review in McKinsey Quarterly...
29 Jun Coke goes big in India
Coca-Cola and its bottling partners will invest $5 billion in India by 2020 as it looks to raise its presence in one of its fastest-growing emerging markets.
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09 May Emerging markets forecast to drive dairy industry boom
The fifth Tetra Pak Dairy Index, released last week, highlights the challenges and opportunities in meeting rising expectations of low-income consumers in developing countries. New research from Tetra Pak has identified 2.7 billion low-income consumers in developing countries as the dairy industry’s...
02 Jul Less gets more appealing for brands and consumers
Developing markets have long offered consumers mini sizes, enabling people with little disposable income to buy just enough for the moment. For example, “sachet budgeting” in the Philippines, and Coca-Cola reportedly sells 14 sizes in Mexico to...