Nestle will change the name of two popular Australian confectionery products, Red Skins and Chicos sweets, the food and beverage giant says, amid a global debate over racial inequality. "These names have overtones which are out of step with Nestlé’s values, which are rooted in respect," the company said in a statement on its website. "While new names have not yet been finalised, we will move quickly to change these names." Last week, PepsiCo Inc said it would change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup, which have been criticized as racist. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, the company that owns Eskimo Pie, has also said it will be renaming the iconic ice cream treat.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 23, 2020 08:48 UTC