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Martinne Geller

ARTICLES BY MARTINNE GELLER

A Johnson & Johnson building is shown in Irvine, California, U.S. (REUTERS)

J&J will stop selling its 'Clean & Clear ' fairness products in India

1 min read . 20 Jun 2020

Unilever reported underlying sales growth of 3.4%, meeting an analysts’ consensus supplied by the company. Photo: Reuters

Unilever stands by outlook after first quarter meets expectations

2 min read . 19 Apr 2018

Nestle, the world’s biggest packaged food company, has previously told GSK privately of its interest in Horlicks on several occasions, said people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. Photo: Mint

Nestle, other food groups likely suitors for GSK’s Horlicks: report

1 min read . 28 Mar 2018

GSK was seen as the front runner to buy the assets, which include Advil painkillers and Centrum vitamins, after main rival Reckitt Benckiser quit the race on Thursday

GSK pulls out of $20 billion race for Pfizer assets

1 min read . 23 Mar 2018

Thai Bev is shaping up as a strong contender as it is familiar with the Vietnam system and sees Sabeco as key to expanding outside its home market.

AB InBev, Thai Bev, others to line up bids for Vietnam’s Sabeco beer

3 min read . 11 Dec 2017

Over the past two years, Unilever has worked to make the most of its global scale in areas where it counts, like back-office functions and procurement. Photo: AFP

Unilever touts new products, structure to fight rivals

2 min read . 30 Nov 2017

Nestle said its announcement was the result of a review of its priorities that had begun in early 2017. Photo: Reuters

Nestle plans $20.8 billion share buyback amid Third Point pressure

4 min read . 28 Jun 2017

Rakesh Kapoor will be paid £14 million for 2016, down from £23 million in 2015. Photo: Bloomberg

Reckitt cuts CEO Rakesh Kapoor’s pay by 39% after safety scandal

1 min read . 31 Mar 2017

Reckitt said it expected to finance the proposed deal through cash and debt. Photo: HT

Reckitt Benckiser in talks to buy Mead Johnson for $16.7 billion

2 min read . 02 Feb 2017

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during a panel session at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland. Photo: AP

Impact of job-stealing robots a growing concern among global CEOs at Davos

3 min read . 20 Jan 2017

PepsiCo says the new global target is more ambitious than its previous goal of reducing sugar by 25% in certain drinks in certain markets by 2020. Photo: Reuters

PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction

2 min read . 17 Oct 2016

The companies say demand for beauty products that are halal, or target specific issues like veiled hair, will grow as the Muslim middle class grows. Photo: AFP

FMCG giants woo Indonesian Muslims with halal face creams, shampoos

4 min read . 02 Sept 2016

Mars Food said it plans to post on its website within the next few months a list of ‘occasional’ products, and ‘everyday’ products, including ones to be reformulated over the next five years to reduce sodium, sugar or fat. Photo: iStock

Mars Food tells customers to go easy on pasta sauce, macaroni cheese

1 min read . 16 Apr 2016

A supporter of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tries to get the crowd fired up at a campaign rally. Photo: Reuters

Davos elite alarmed at prospect of nominee Donald Trump

3 min read . 22 Jan 2016

AB InBev has until 4.00pm GMT on Wednesday to launch a formal bid for the maker of Peroni and Grolsch, in what would be the biggest UK company takeover ever. Photo: Bloomberg

AB InBev makes new approach to SABMiller: report

2 min read . 12 Oct 2015

The company cited a better than expected performance in China, saying that sales were stabilizing. Photo: Bloomberg

Unilever sees tailwinds boosting sales hopes

1 min read . 16 Apr 2015

There is a slowdown in emerging markets, but if you’re in the consumer business, you should be where people are, and this is where aspiring consumers are, says Unilever CFO Jean-Marc Huet. Photo: AFP (AFP)

Unilever CFO stands by India as long-term bet

3 min read . 10 Sept 2013

Coca-Cola said overall volume rose 1%, which was below its expectations, and cited slow economies in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Photo: Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Coke profit falls on wet weather, weak economy

1 min read . 16 Jul 2013

Yogurt: the new challenge for Pepsi

4 min read . 23 Jun 2013

The maker of Pepsi sodas, Tropicana juices, Frito-Lay snacks and Quaker oatmeal said net income was $1.08 billion in the first quarter. Photo: AFP (AFP)

PepsiCo first quarter profit beats; stands by 2013 outlook

1 min read . 18 Apr 2013