Shrinkflation bites as boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations lose weight Toblerone and Chocolate Orange also smaller this year after poor cocoa harvests in Africa raise cost of raw materials The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
If your spouse used to report to you, you probably shouldn’t be a CEO If your spouse used to report to you, you probably shouldn’t be a CEO. Fortune · Sep 7, 2025
Fired Nestlé CEO 'was outed by scorned mistress when she found him in Swiss hotel with another employee' Laurent Freixe was allegedly sacked in a dramatic confrontation with other executives Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025
Nestlé Chief Ousted After 'Affair With Colleague' — Proof Europe Is Now Playing by America's Corporate Rules Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation found he concealed a romantic relationship with a subordinate—marking a rare instance of swift action in European corporate governance. International Business Times UK · Sep 5, 2025
Summer lovin’, put on blast: Can CEOs stop behaving badly? Is it that CEOs are behaving more poorly or just that we just have greater means to catch them in the act? Fortune · Sep 5, 2025
Don’t date at work, don’t be a jerk: In our viral age, CEOs should behave like royalty to avoid being fired Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Sep 4, 2025
More details emerge about Nestlé CEO’s ‘inappropriate relationship’ with employee Laurent Freixe was accused of improper favoritism months before he was fired The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Mistress of Nestlé's Ex-CEO Left Firm with 'Attractive Severance Package': Who is Laurent Freixe's Marketing Lover? Nestlé ousted CEO Laurent Freixe for an undisclosed relationship with a subordinate, triggering questions on corporate governance and executive ethics. International Business Times UK · Sep 3, 2025
New Nestlé CEO joined the company straight out of college—like Mary Barra and Doug McMillon, he climbed all the way to the top at a single company Philipp Navratil joins Fortune 500 leaders in proving that playing the long game up the same corporate ladder can pay off. Fortune · Sep 3, 2025
Nestlé fired its scandal-clad CEO without a payout—a ‘really unusual’ move, corporate governance expert says High-profile executives usually get a “golden parachute,” even after serious misconduct violations. Fortune · Sep 2, 2025
From The Boardroom To Bedroom: Laurent Freixe, Andy Byron, And 5 Other CEO's Who've Lost Their Jobs Due To Affairs Scandals that shook the C-suite: 7 CEOs, including Laurent Freixe and Andy Byron, lost their jobs over affairs. Here's what led to their downfall. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe Fired Over Relationship Scandal — Meet His Successor Philipp Navratil Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe was immediately fired after his 'inappropriate relationship' with a direct employee was discovered. Philipp Navratil replaced him as the Swiss food giant's new leader. But, who is he? International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
Nestle Suddenly Fires CEO Over Romantic Relationship With Employee On Monday, Nestlé unexpectedly removed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, after he failed to disclose a romantic involvement with an employee who reported directly to him. Benzinga · Sep 2, 2025
Who is Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe's Wife? Name, Profession and Scandal Aftermath After nearly four decades at the company, Freixe's exit was triggered by an internal investigation into a relationship with a subordinate, which was a breach of corporate conduct that ended his brief tenure as CEO. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe's Removal Explained: Is the Identity of His Subordinate Revealed? Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe was ousted over an undisclosed affair. Details on his removal, the subordinate speculation, and Nestlé's leadership change.
Euronews · Sep 2, 2025 Nestlé dismisses CEO after undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate Freixe, who had been CEO for a year, will be replaced by Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Nestle fires new boss over reports of relationship with employee IN FULL
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025 Nestlé boss sacked one year into job after failing to disclose 'romantic relationship' with subordinate Laurent Freixe worked for the Swiss food giant for four decades before being dismissed this week
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025 Nestlé dismisses CEO after an investigation into a relationship with a subordinate Nestlé has dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation into an undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025 Nestlé fires its CEO for an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a subordinate employee The world’s largest packaged-food maker said Monday the undisclosed romantic relationship had violated its code of conduct
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025 Nestlé sacks CEO over ‘undisclosed romantic relationship’ Swiss multinational finds Laurent Freixe breached code of conduct as it names Philipp Navratil as his replacement
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 1, 2025 9 Products That Have Quietly Gotten Spicier Without Labeling It Ever taken a bite of your favorite snack and thought, “Whoa, that’s hotter than I remember?” You’re not imagining things. A growing number of products—from chips to beverages—are being dialed up in spice, often without any warning label or “spicy” claim. As heat becomes the new flavor frontier, knowing when…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 23, 2025 French consumer group sounds alarm on cadmium levels in chocolate An investigation has revealed that popular cocoa-based products in France may contribute more than expected to daily exposure to cadmium, a metal that builds up in the body over time and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
The Mary Sue · Aug 22, 2025 ‘I feel like I got scammed’: Woman buys a $2 Kit-Kat from a Dollar Store. Then she takes a closer look at the packaging after it tasted weird When biting into your favorite chocolate bar, you expect it to be rich and decadent, and to melt in your mouth. However, a Canadian woman had the opposite reaction when she sank her teeth into a Kit-Kat she purchased from the Dollar Haven, not realizing it wasn’t the same chocolate…