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Why L’Oréal, Coty and Unilever are betting on affordable fragrance mists
Affordable fragrance mists are gaining ground as L’Oréal, Coty and Unilever introduce new products targeting everyday beauty routines. Stronger mass-market fragrance sales suggest genuine consumer interest, but the commercial opportunity depends on repeat purchasing, margins and whether mists generate additional spending rather than replace traditional perfumes.
Is fibre becoming the next protein? Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz are betting on a new consumer habit
Coca-Cola's upcoming prebiotic soda trial, PepsiCo's nationwide fibre innovations and Kraft Heinz's enriched convenience meals suggest a shift in functional nutrition. Independent retail data supports growing consumer interest, but taste, affordability and repeat purchasing will determine the commercial winners.
America is moving away from synthetic food dyes. Why could Oterra be one of the biggest beneficiaries?
Oterra has installed former Royal Greenland chief Susanne Arfelt Rajamand as Chief Executive Officer as United States food companies accelerate their move away from synthetic dyes. The privately owned ingredients group says its core US business could double within two years, giving its new leader an unusually clear growth opportunity but also a major manufacturing and supply-chain execution challenge.
Nestlé, Unilever and PepsiCo face tougher India red food-label rules
India's food regulator now proposes red front-of-pack warnings when even one of sugar, salt or fat exceeds prescribed limits, broadening potential exposure across packaged-food categories.
McCormick’s $65.8bn Unilever Foods deal faces UK competition review
McCormick’s $65.8 billion Unilever Foods deal enters UK review, putting synergies, leverage and regulatory remedies under closer scrutiny.
McCormick lays out growth priorities for $20bn Unilever Foods combination
McCormick targets $600m of synergies and faster global growth from its Unilever Foods combination, but integration will decide the $20bn platform's value.
Prologis agrees £14.3bn SEGRO takeover in largest 2026 UK REIT deal
Prologis will pay up to £14.3 billion for SEGRO, but H1 2027 closing hinges on shareholder votes, regulatory clearances and a fresh $2.1bn equity raise.
P&G bets $3.8bn on Thorne as Gen Z reshapes the supplements category
Procter & Gamble is paying $3.8 billion for Thorne, a 5.6x return for L Catterton in three years. Whether P&G's Healthcare arm can absorb it is the test.
Why Diageo’s new CEO is preparing job cuts as North America sales weaken
Dave Lewis is preparing to reduce jobs and management costs at Diageo as the drinks group confronts weak United States spirits demand, high debt and pressure to rebuild growth.
Activist Toms Capital builds McCormick stake as the Unilever food mega-deal weighs on the stock
Reuters says activist Toms Capital built a McCormick stake after a $44.8B Unilever food deal sent MKC down nearly 40% toward 52-week lows. The pressure is building.