Topic: Unilever NV

Cage-free promise on Burger King pork, eggs by 2017

Cage-free promise: Burger King has pledged that all of its pork and eggs will come from cage-free chickens and pigs within the next five years. The Burger King cage-free promise marks a huge step in the shift toward more humane treatment of livestock.

Free Cone Day: Get a free scoop at Ben and Jerry's

Free Cone Day is today, April 3, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Ben and Jerry's locations. Free Cone Day is to celebrate the ice cream maker's 34th birthday.

Follow the money: Government influence on private media in Argentina

The Argentine government was the largest ad buyer for private media in 2010, and some say their financial influence damages the potential for independent reporting.

Ben & Jerry's new flavor: Did it go too far?

Ben & Jerry's flavor boycotted by some supermarkets. Moms organizations says name of Ben & Jerry's ice cream inappropriate for children.

Dow turns positive for 2011

The Dow rose 166 points Friday, to close at 11644, turning positive for 2011. Meanwhile, the S&P had its best week in more than two years.

The James Beard Foundation recognizes leaders in sustainable food

Michelle Obama, Alice Waters among others receive an inaugural award that recognizes efforts to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world.

Tech stocks trigger slide on Wall Street

Tech stocks reported poor earnings Friday, causing shares to fall. Tech stocks are seen as an early indicator for corporate earnings in other sectors.

Worried about inflation, China strikes hard at Unilever

China fined Unilever more than $300,000 after the Anglo-Dutch firm said it might raise prices on toiletries and other products. The blunt response was designed to 'break ugly habits,' that distorted market prices, officials stated.

How to pour a proper cup of English tea

Watch the royal wedding with the satisfaction that you know how to pour your tea.

Nairobi's manufacturing center showing signs of growth once again

Although it slumped because of the global economic crisis and the post-election violence, Nairobi's manufacturing center is once again expanding.

Skippy peanut butter recall for possible salmonella

Skippy peanut butter recall affects some reduced-fat jars of peanut butter. The company says no illnesses have been linked to contaminated Skippy peanut butter.

Skin whitening cream finds new popularity among Palestinian women

Palestinian women are using skin whitening treatments as popular media are reasserting a 'fair-is-beautiful' bid. But the message is not new and can be found even in old Arabic poetry.

Onetime foes, companies and activists find ways to cooperate

Companies and activists are partnering on environmental, health, and other issues. Labor initiatives are more problematic.

The name game

With a classroom full of students, remembering each name requires a few memory tricks.

Nielsen shakes off big-media, bucks DVRs, online video

Palm oil paradox

Meeting the demand for the ecofriendly fuel means burning rain forests. A new network offers a better way.

EarthTalk: Is push for ‘healthy’ oil destroying rain forests?

Oil-palm plantations are trumping biodiversity in equatorial lands.

How to reduce risk in your ethical portfolio

Look for companies that solve problems or meet consumer needs in the new financial environment.

Asia acts to contain China's tainted milk

Japanese-brand cheesecake and cookies in Australia are among the latest products found to have melamine. Tests in China have revealed 31 more cases of contamination, the state news agency reported Wednesday.

Study: Orangutans heading for extinction

Unless urgent action is taken, they could be the first great ape species in recorded history to become extinct, according to a new study.

Scriptwriters pursue their screen dreams

Tapping technology, aspiring writers hope to break into the entertainment industry, but competition is fierce as thousands join the race.

Unilever accused of destroying Borneo rainforests

France turns to fines, jail to combat ultrathin ideals

Passed by the lower house of parliament Tuesday, it makes the promotion of 'excessive thinness' a crime punishable by fines of up to $78,000.