Business: Business Food & Drink

McDonald's global comparable sales increase in February

McDonald's has reported that its global comparable sales increased 4.8 per cent in February.

New Statesman Event: Does ethical consumerism work?

Britain is a nation of consumers - but how many of us understand the impact of our consumer choices?

Spinning yarns about Fair Trade - when will America cotton on?

Just over a year into Obama's administration the world watches, will he act on his pledges and pay more than lip service to the fair trade agenda?

Del Monte Foods sales up 7.5% in the third quarter

Del Monte Foods reports net sales of $1bn for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Anheuser-Busch profits rise

Anheuser-Busch, the largest brewer in the world, posted a $1.28bn (£850m) profit in the last quarter of 2009.

PepsiCo completes $7.8bn acquisitions of two bottlers

Deal expected to create pre-tax synergies of up to $150m.

Heinz Q3 sales up 13 per cent

Maple Leaf Foods Q4 net earnings increase

Maple Leaf Foods has reported net earnings of $21.92m for the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to net loss of $14.58m for the same quarter in 2008.

Tully’s Coffee, DK Retail sign agreement to develop South Korean marketplace

Singapore based Tully’s Coffee International (TCI) has entered into a Master License Agreement with South Korean company DK Retail to develop TCI’s retail stores in South Korea.

Lindt, PSNH partner to produce green energy in New Hampshire

Lindt and Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH), have entered into a partnership to produce renewable power in New Hampshire.