Niall Fitzgerald Quotations

This transaction creates the preeminent global food and consumer goods company. Together we will have a portfolio of powerful worldwide and regional brands, with strong growth prospects.

Africa is poor because Africa hasn't grown. And it can only grow when it is allowed to trade freely and openly and fairly. That means these trade distorting subsidies must be removed by 2010, but we are nowhere near that.

With every decisions we make, the last question we ask is what does the consumer think of this.

A brand is a storehouse of trust that matters more and more as choices multiply. People want to simplify their lives.

Corporate Social Responsibility is a hard-edged business decision. Not because it is a nice thing to do or because people are forcing us to do it because it is good for our business

Sustainability is here to stay or we may not be

I'm very optimistic about what can come out of this, provided we enter it with the right spirit.

We will continue to evaluate and examine potential acquisitions, but they must be in line with our strategic priorities and be capable of creating sustainable value.