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2022 presented challenges for Herbalife, as macroeconomic headwinds and inflationary pressures resulted in sales declines, pushing the company to withdraw its full-year guidance. However, the company is using the soft year to push its product…

Nissin’s main area of business in staple foods continues to be noodles, in which it is the number two player globally, and the leader in instant noodle cups. However, it is also a top three player in breakfast cereals in its domestic market of Japan.…

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has strengthened its position in 2022, gaining a place to become the world’s sixth largest consumer health company driven by strong performance in the US and the UK. Growth has been driven by brand development and customer…

Bayer AG continued to record growth during another challenging year in 2022, and despite the difficult operating environment created by the swift rise in global inflation and shortages to ingredients and raw materials, which has impacted growth…

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT (INDF) ranked 14th amongst the world’s leading staple foods companies in 2021, with retail value sales of USD3.9 billion globally. The company has grown since 2020, despite global socioeconomic challenges. Innovative…

British American Tobacco is a highly successful global tobacco company, holding leading positions in cigarette, vapour, HTP and oral nicotine categories. The tobacco industry is under scrutiny from public health and sustainability officials and in…

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is ranked first in the global staples industry, due to its leading position in baked goods. The company is striving to consolidate its position as the world’s largest baker by expanding its product portfolio in the Americas,…

PepsiCo is the global leader in snacks. Its strong presence in savoury snacks and wide offer of local flavours have supported growth. The recovery of on-the-go consumption has had a positive impact on retail sales, and the company has innovated with…

This global company profile examines Lavazza and assesses how it has responded to the challenging operating environment in 2022 through a strategy focused on premiumisation and experience, among other factors. It looks at the performance in key…

Kraft Heinz Co ranked sixth in the global dairy products and alternatives industry in 2022, focusing mainly on the US market. To strengthen its position in the market, the company is implementing a transformation strategy. It is renovating its…