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Andy Coyne

Articles by Andy Coyne

Danone investor calls for CEO to step down - report 19 January 2021

Evian bottled water producer Danone is reportedly facing calls from an activist investor to make further changes to the way the company is run.

Kirin Holdings cools talk of imminent Lion Dairy & Drinks sale to Bega Cheese 24 November 2020

Kirin Holdings has confirmed it held conversations with Bega Cheese over selling the Lion Dairy & Drinks business while also dampening speculation the deal will go ahead.

Kirin cancels Lion Dairy & Drinks sale to China Mengniu Dairy Co 25 August 2020

Japan's Kirin Holdings has terminated a deal to sell Australian business Lion Dairy & Drinks to China Mengniu Dairy Co.

Mexican state outlaws high-sugar soft drinks sales to under-18s 6 August 2020

The Mexican state of Oaxaca has banned the sale of sugary soft drinks to minors.

Danone investors back 'enterprise a mission' status 1 July 2020

Shareholders in bottled water producer Danone have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the company gaining 'enterprise à mission' status.

Nestle buys majority stake in US collagen business 11 June 2020

Nestle has taken a majority stake in US nutrition business Vital Proteins, which makes food & drink products using collagen.

Everything you need to know about AI and the drinks industry - FUTURES report 24 March 2020

Artificial Intelligence has already infiltrated many areas of food and drinks production but has only scratched the surface in terms of its potential, according to the latest edition of just-drinks' FUTURES service.

Welch's appoints Chris Caswell as chief financial officer 14 February 2020