(NEW YORK)Colgate-Palmolive Co. posted a 19 percent gain in third-quarter earnings on Thursday after it raised prices, and the toothpaste maker gave a confident forecast for double-digit pro...READ MORE

(AMSTERDAM, Netherlands)Consumer products company Unilever PLC, maker of Dove soaps, Lipton teas and Ben & Jerry's ice cream, reported a 63 percent rise in third quarter earnings Thursday, due mostly to t...READ MORE

(VEVEY, Switzerland)Swiss food and drinks giant Nestle SA said Thursday that its Americas chief Paul Polman has resigned. Polman is leaving to become chief executive of rival company Unilever PLC, the...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)PepsiCo and Starbucks, already partners in a deal to sell bottled Frappucinos, are turning their attention to bottled tea. The two companies plan to give the Tazo brand greater exp...READ MORE

(CINCINNATI)Procter & Gamble Co., the world's largest consumer products maker, reports earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of ...READ MORE

Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 31, from AP Financial News: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP)--Consumer products company Unilever PLC said Thursday net profit fell by 21 pe...READ MORE

(AMSTERDAM, Netherlands)Consumer products company Unilever PLC said Thursday net profit fell by 21 percent in the second quarter, hurt by the strong euro, higher taxes, and restructuring costs, while CEO ...READ MORE