Tapping tech to ensure charities get food for clients while providers avoid waste
From humble beginnings in a farmers’ market, FoodCloud has grown into an international multi-channel aid partner
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EU agricultural policy needs to make clear link between subsidies and emissions reductions
There’s been a virtual standstill on tackling greenhouse gas emissions from farming - despite progress generally across society
Cork-based Atlantia Clinical Trials to enter medtech market with €1.5m investment
Firm also sees growth in digital healthcare market where people can test their health at home
Bottler Coca-Cola HBC sees profit rise on strong demand for non-alcoholic drinks
Company is also counting on expansion into markets with growth potential
How the Cola Wars eventually ran out of fizz
For sheer intensity, Coke’s rivalry with Pepsi is almost unparalled in US corporate history
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Shares rally as US regional bank fears recede
Apple jumps to first record of 2025 amid growing optimism about iPhone demand
Top companies keep talking about AI – but can’t explain the upsides
Analysis of hundreds of filings suggest the S&P 500 businesses are clearer about the risks than benefits
Oops! What branding flops tell us about the companies involved
Corporate makeovers can be very expensive and they frequently misfire
Coca-Cola gets roped into making America healthy again
Trump’s pressure on food and drink manufacturing raises questions of fairness and predictability
Why Donald Trump is determined to change Coca-Cola’s recipe in the US
The US president wants Coca-Cola to go back to its original sugar cane recipe, leaving corn syrup producers with a bad taste
Donald Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in US production of Coke
President enters long-running debate about the health effects of different types of sweetener
Coca-Cola ordered to pay €68,000 to marketing executive demoted on return from maternity leave
Employee had held role since 2018
Chef for Heinz, Oral-B for Colgate: Here are cheaper alternatives to buying US products hit by tariffs
How to swap your Nikes for Adidas trainers and other suggestions to avoid buying more costly products from Trump’s America
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