Luciano traces company’s rapid progress in category.

This is not the first time merger rumors have surfaced.

Nick Hampton expects the non-sugar sweetener category to keep growing.

US same-store sales increase 7% in the first quarter.

Downgrade leaves credit ‘in poor standing.’

First quarter softer than expected.

Category grew high-single digits amid tough retail environment.

CEO says products play up and down the price ladder.

A stable supply chain in the United States seen as a driver of sales growth.

First-quarter revenue falls after divestitures.