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French government accused of top-level cover-up in Nestlé water scandal

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday.

Radio France Internationale

French government covered up Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water, inquiry finds

Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action.

Euronews

Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment

Report finds Nestlé used purification treatments that were unauthorised for natural mineral water

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UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed in 2023 after campaign by global food firms

The Guardian - UK

Dairy companies ‘turning blind eye’ to global methane emissions, report suggests

Assessment of leading dairy and coffee shop chains reveals failure to set out methane reduction targets

The Guardian - UK

Price hikes help Unilever, Nestlé beat analyst estimates

Consumer companies like Unilever and Nestlé constantly jostle over pricing to deliver strong top-line figures without upsetting shoppers.

Fortune

Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures

Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs

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Perrier could lose 'natural mineral water' label after contamination found

Perrier may lose its “natural mineral water” label after harmful bacteria was found in bottles at its main bottling site in southern France – which was not reported to health authorities until 10 days after it was discovered.

Radio France Internationale

‘This is awkward’: Coffee-Mate released piña colada creamer before White Lotus finale

Nestlé-owned company was surprised after dramatic finale to show’s third season aired, involving poisoned drink

The Guardian - US

Walmart Boycott Runs 7 to 14 April: Here Are More Upcoming Boycott Dates for Other Brands

A week-long boycott of Walmart is underway (7-14 April 2025), driven by calls for the reinstatement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

International Business Times UK

Smaller, more expensive chocolate eggs may leave ‘bitter’ taste this Easter, warns Australia’s consumer watchdog

A Choice investigation has found seasonal treats from Cadbury, Nestlé and Aldi have all been hit by shrinkflation

The Guardian - AU

Surging cost of cocoa leads UK shoppers to shell out more for smaller Easter eggs

Prices of some chocolate products have risen by 50% in a year while many have also shrunk in size, Which? reports

The Guardian - UK

Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite

When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US.

The Conversation

West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide

Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands

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The Independent UK

Frozen meals recalled after ‘wood-like material’ detected

The affected meals include were produced between August 2024 and March 2025

The Guardian - UK

Price of instant coffee rises by up to 40% in a year for some brands, Which? finds

Increases of at least 8% also found across 11 out of 12 brands in first two months of 2025, compared with year earlier

The Independent UK

Urgent recall for popular children’s cereal sold in Aldi and Sainsbury’s over ‘choking hazard’

Some packets of Nestlé’s Frosted Shreddies are ‘unsafe to eat’

Fortune

Unilever bets on ‘maverick’ new CEO to accelerate shake-up, ousting Hein Schumacher

"The step-up from CFO to CEO by Fernandez will be liked by many investors," Jefferies analyst David Hayes said of the Unilever CEO transition.

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Evening Standard

Field-by-field data helping to measure regenerative impact on dairy farms

The consumer giant is working with the First Milk farmer-owned co-operative to share the risk of rolling out greener practices in its supply chain.

Salon

Nestlé CEO defends packaged foods

“The US is very, very important to us, and we are monitoring the situation,” Laurent Freixe told Reuters

Radio France Internationale

Nestlé and Sources Alma face inquiry over methods used for French mineral water

A French magistrate has opened a fraud inquiry into mineral water giants Nestlé and Sources Alma over suspicions of illegal processing of water, it was revealed on Friday.

Fortune

Unilever warns of a ‘subdued’ start to 2025 as ice cream triple listing looms, knocking investor confidence

“Consistency is not about one good year. We know there is a lot still to do," Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher said.

Fortune

Exclusive: Nestlé is expanding its $20 billion ‘emotional’ pet foods as it hones in on its top-performing brands

Many pet owners are “humanizing” their pets, creating demand for a wider variety of products, Nestlé told Fortune exclusively.

Radio France Internationale

Troubled waters: French government under pressure over Nestlé revelations

According to an investigation conducted by journalists from Le Monde and Radio France, the French government allowed food and beverage giant Nestlé to continue selling mineral water that did not comply with health regulations. President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied the accusations of a wide-reaching cover-up.

Evening Standard

What is the Royal Warrant list? King takes Cadbury off list for first time in 170 years

King to get his chocolate fix elsewhere after taking Dairy Milk maker off famed list

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