McDonald’s is readying is largest ever restaurant to open on the site of the London 2012 Olympics.

Starbucks is to invest in its Seattle’s Best Coffee and Tazo tea brands to build its multi-brand business as it overhauls its global organisation to drive growth.

Kellogg’s is launching a major experiential push targeting young adults at UK festivals to drive awareness and trial of its Krave and Crunchy Nut brands.

Nestlé has confirmed the acquisition of Chinese confectionary company Hsu Fu Chi, its biggest acquisition in the region.

McDonald’s staff will wear recycled uniforms created by British designer Wayne Hemmingway from next year.

Carlsberg has been slammed by the advertising watchdog for failing to provide enough pint glasses to support an on-pack prize promotion.

Kraft could look to increasingly launch its brands under the Cadbury name in emerging markets following the recent introduction of Oreo products in India as a Cadbury brand.

Diageo is to overhaul its Western European marketing structure to become category led in a move that sees territory marketing director roles scrapped.

Greggs, the baker, is making a move into the branded frozen food market in partnership with Iceland supermarkets.

A Kronenbourg 1664 ad featuring a song, “Too Drunk to F*c*”, about the effect of excessive drinking has been slammed for encouraging irresponsible behaviour.