The French consumer goods group’s presence in the country is ‘nowhere near where it should be’, says chief executive
Campaign groups raise concerns that schemes will fund damaging solutions after complaints over plant involving Danone
French food group’s sales return to higher volume in fourth quarter
Move comes seven months after Putin ordered seizure of French food group’s local operations
Business handed to warlord’s nephew has retained much of the French dairy group’s previous management
The companies could take legal action but neither has much chance of a payout
Fear for western subsidiaries in Russia after Moscow hands food group to Chechen minister and Kovalchuks vie for Baltika
First such move against western businesses since takeovers of Finland’s Fortum and Germany’s Uniper in April
French yoghurt maker’s volumes fall as it trims product ranges as part of turnround strategy
French dairy group’s reduction pledge should make a significant contribution to climate goals
Three environmental groups are suing the producer of Evian water and Activia yoghurt
French consumer group faces write-off of up to €1bn for unit that includes 13 factories
Head of French group rules out major disposals and says company has ‘a responsibility to the people we feed’
Portfolio of sustainability champion’s new firm includes insect protein and vertical farming
Danone and the good corporate citizen
Main challenge is not cost cutting but generating more revenue growth
French consumer goods group looks to move beyond boardroom power struggle
Emmanuel Faber points to ‘previous leaders’ wanting ‘to regain more clout’
Portfolio mix explains part of the food duo’s diverging performance
The prevailing commitment to short-termist shareholder value has undermined corporate resilience
Bluebell Capital runs just €70m in assets but has big targets in its sights
Few companies can easily offer meaning and purpose at work but that should not stop them from trying
The profits of brands such as Evian and Perrier can pay for environmental offsets
CEO’s departure shows need to marry sustainability with profitability
Ousting of Emmanuel Faber underlines challenge of pursing profits and ESG goals
