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84-425: Glass Plus is currently manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser , who purchased the brand from S. C. Johnson . SC Johnson had purchased it from Dow Chemical . Dow Chemical acquired it through its 1986 purchase of Texize . This product does not contain the chemicals ammonia , alcohol, animal byproducts, bleach, or phosphates. It does include biodegradable cleaning ingredients along with water and aromas to add fragrance to
168-498: A The Korea Herald report in April 2016, in 2015, 750 disinfectant users had requested a test to determine if they had been harmed by the disinfectant and as of the date of that report, 221 had been confirmed and full results were expected to be released late in 2017. A report on Sina.com in May 2016 said that PHMG was known to have caused 70 deaths and to harmed the lungs of 177 people, with
252-433: A Salt Lake City -based manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements including Digestive Advantage, MegaRed, Airborne, and Move Free, for US$ 1.4 billion (£877 million). In December 2014, Reckitt spun off its speciality pharmaceuticals business, which produces Suboxone (an opioid withdrawal medication), into a separate company named Indivior . In 2014, Reckitt Benckiser dropped its full name in favour of
336-462: A business in Pforzheim , Germany, in 1823. Its core business was industrial chemicals. Ludwig Reimann, a chemist, joined the business in 1828 and married Benckiser's daughter. Benckiser died in 1851 and the business came under Reimann's ownership. Reimann opened a new chemical plant and, in 1858, moved it to Ludwigshafen . Under Reimann's descendants the business grew rapidly in the latter half of
420-577: A cheap generic version. Such a drug could have saved the NHS up to £40 million." It stated that the Office of Fair Trading was expected to examine whether Reckitt had acted illegally. It also printed verbatim extracts from several of the leaked memos. In response to the Newsnight report and the reports in the press, Reckitt issued a statement that began: We are shocked by the allegations made as Reckitt Benckiser
504-455: A condiment in England is attested from the year 1390 in the book The Forme of Cury , which was written by King Richard II's master cooks. It was prepared in the form of mustard balls—coarse-ground mustard seed combined with flour and cinnamon , moistened, rolled into balls and dried—which were easily stored and combined with vinegar or wine to make mustard paste as needed. The town of Tewkesbury
588-538: A high proportion of vinegar, it is a very mild prepared mustard colored bright yellow from the inclusion of turmeric powder. It was introduced in 1904 by George J. French as "cream salad mustard". Yellow mustard is regularly used to top hot dogs, sandwiches, pretzels, and hamburgers. It is also an ingredient of many potato salads , barbecue sauces , and salad dressings . It is commonly referred to as "hot dog" or "ballpark" mustard because of its traditional popularity on hot dogs at baseball games. Spicy brown mustard
672-633: A humidifier steriliser product called Oxy Ssak Ssak ( 옥시싹싹 ). In 2011, the use of PHMG was dropped when the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) published a report showing a link between the compound and lung damage and deaths. Several other companies in South Korea made humidifier sterilisers with PHMG between 2001 and 2011. According to a BBC report in May 2016, about 500 people, many of them women and children, are reported to have died or been injured after inhaling PHMG. According to
756-401: A key role in recent acquisitions. On 27 August 2011, Reckitt recalled all remaining stock of its major analgesic product, Nurofen Plus, after packs were found to contain an antipsychotic drug. It turned out that this was the work of a codeine addict who had been stealing the pills and replacing them with his anti psychotic medication. In November 2012, Reckitt acquired Schiff Nutrition ,
840-502: A mixture of two or more immiscible liquids, such as oil and water. Added to Hollandaise sauce , mustard can inhibit curdling . Mustard can be added to dishes as a primary spice, as is popular in East Indian cuisine. Added to mixed vegetables or fish curries, it can impart a unique flavor to some of the Indian recipes. The amounts of various nutrients in mustard seed are to be found in
924-442: A monograph driven generic name being published. The timetable of which is not, and never has been, within our control a monograph/generic name could have been published at any time by the regulators without reference to any third party. The company made appropriate challenges where it felt it was justified in order to ensure patients are prescribed the right treatment. These were within the law and relevant regulations. We stress that
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#17328913368081008-501: A small amount of wine or vinegar may improve dried-out mustard. Some types of prepared mustard stored for a long time may separate, which can be corrected by stirring or shaking. If stored unrefrigerated for a long time, mustard can acquire a bitter taste. When whole mustard seeds are crushed and mixed with a liquid, an enzyme is activated that releases pungent sulfurous compounds, but they quickly evaporate. An acidic liquid, such as wine or vinegar, produces longer-lasting flavor by slowing
1092-399: A strong, pungent, and somewhat bitter taste. The taste of mustard condiments ranges from sweet to spicy. Mustard is commonly paired with meats, vegetables and cheeses, especially as a condiment for sandwiches , hamburgers , and hot dogs . It is also used as an ingredient in many dressings , glazes , sauces , soups , relishes , and marinades . As a paste or as individual seeds, mustard
1176-471: A toxicity report on PHMG to prosecutors in January 2016; prosecutors were also investigating allegations that the company suppressed data showing PHMG to be toxic in the report it had submitted. In April 2016, a coalition of consumer groups called for a boycott of the company. In May 2016, Korean division chief Ataur "Ata" Safdar apologised to victims and families in a press conference and offered compensation to
1260-400: A yellow color. Prepared mustard is sold in glass jars, plastic bottles, or metal squeeze tubes. Because of its antibacterial properties and acidity, mustard does not require refrigeration for safety; it will not grow mold, mildew, or harmful bacteria. Mustard can last indefinitely without becoming inedible or harmful, though it may dry out, lose flavor, or brown from oxidation . Mixing in
1344-578: Is Colman's of Norwich. Colman's began by selling mustard powder in the company's trademark yellow tin, which it introduced in 1814. "French" mustard is a dark brown, mild, tangy and sweet mustard, that, despite its name, is not actually French in origin. French mustard is particular to the UK and was invented by Colman's in 1936. It became a popular accompaniment to steak in particular. Colman's ceased retail production of French mustard in 2001 after Unilever , which now owns Colman's, were ordered to stop selling it by
1428-467: Is a British - Dutch multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Slough , United Kingdom , and Hoofddorp, Netherlands . It is a producer of health, hygiene and nutrition products. The company was formed in 1999 by the merger of British company Reckitt & Colman plc and Dutch company Benckiser N.V. Reckitt's brands include the antiseptic brand Dettol , the analgesic Disprin ,
1512-445: Is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant (white/yellow mustard, Sinapis alba ; brown mustard, Brassica juncea ; or black mustard, Brassica nigra ). The whole, ground, cracked, or bruised mustard seeds are mixed with water, vinegar, lemon juice , wine, or other liquids, salt, and often other flavorings and spices , to create a paste or sauce ranging in color from bright yellow to dark brown. The seed itself has
1596-423: Is a blend of mustard and honey. It is commonly used both on sandwiches and as a dip for finger foods such as chicken fingers . It can also be combined with vinegar or olive oil to make a salad dressing. The term "hot mustard" is used for mustards prepared to bring out the natural piquancy of the mustard seeds. This is enhanced by using more pungent black or brown mustard seeds rather than yellow mustard seeds, and
1680-451: Is a responsible company in the way it conducts its business. Nevertheless, we are deeply concerned by the inappropriate sentiment expressed in some of the historic internal correspondence reported. We take this very seriously and have instigated an immediate internal investigation, and will take action. We also refute much of what has been reported which implies a power and influence we simply do not possess. The company has never objected to
1764-542: Is also common in the United States. It includes some coarsely ground brown mustard seeds, giving it a speckled appearance and a spicier flavor than American yellow mustard. Some deli-style mustards also incorporate horseradish for additional heat. A variety popular in Louisiana is called Creole mustard , which is much coarser than most spicy brown types. Dijon mustard originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon replaced
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#17328913368081848-504: Is by mixing ground mustard powder to the desired consistency with water or an acidic liquid such as wine, vinegar, milk or beer, and letting it stand for 10 minutes. It is usually prepared immediately before a meal; mustard prepared with water, in particular, is more pungent, but deteriorates rapidly. A strong mustard can make the eyes water, and sting the tongue, palate, and throat. Home-made mustards may be hotter and more intensely flavored than most commercial preparations. Any part of
1932-549: Is hailed as a power brand by its owners, Reckitt Benckiser ... Reckitt Benckiser likes to claim that the profits flow from their expertise in marketing. But we know that there's another way in which they've been coining it in—by ripping-off the NHS , as a whistle-blower has told us. The "whistle-blower" was shown in silhouette, and his words were spoken by an actor: "Reckitt's cheated the National Health Service. It could have saved
2016-468: Is made with a combination of yellow and brown seeds and is stronger than many other mustards as it has a low acid content. It is particularly suited to flavoring as a cooking ingredient but is also used as a table condiment for cold and hot meats. A woman based in Durham by the name of Mrs Clements was the first person to sell English mustard in a prepared format in 1720. The most famous brand of English mustard
2100-457: Is made with cold water, whereas using hot water produces a milder condiment, all else being equal. Mustard oil can be extracted from the chaff and meal of the seed. The mustard plant itself has a sharp, hot, pungent flavor. Mixing ground mustard seeds with water causes a chemical reaction between two compounds in the seed: the enzyme myrosinase and various glucosinolates such as sinigrin and sinalbin . The myrosinase enzyme turns
2184-577: Is most often used at the table as a condiment on cold and hot meats. It is also used as an ingredient in mayonnaise , vinaigrette , marinades, and barbecue sauce . It is also a popular accompaniment to hot dogs, pretzels , and bratwurst . In the Netherlands and Belgium, mustard is mainly used as a seasoning of croquettes, bitterballen and cheese, and commonly used to make mustard soup, which includes mustard, cream, parsley , garlic , and pieces of salted bacon . Mustard as an emulsifier can stabilize
2268-444: Is one of several consumer companies that buy palm oil from Wilmar International , the world's largest palm oil refiner. Amnesty found that Wilmar profits from child labour and forced labour and exposes workers to toxic banned chemicals. In 2019, Reckitt paid a $ 1.4bn fine for claiming opioid medication Suboxone Film was "safer ... even though such claims have never been established." Mustard (condiment) Mustard
2352-400: Is suitable for grilled meats such as mititei . In whole-grain mustard, also known as granary mustard, the seeds are mixed whole with other ingredients. Different flavors and strengths can be achieved through different blends of mustard seed species. Groningen mustard and others are examples of mustards with partially ground grains. A method of preparing hot table mustard by the home cook
2436-613: Is sweetened with sugar. It is common in Bavaria where it is typically served with Weißwurst or Leberkäse . Moutarde douce is a sweetened mustard usually containing other herbs found in France, though less common than Dijon style. Other types of sweet mustards are known in Austria and Switzerland . Sweet mustard from Tecuci , Romania, is a variety very popular in Southeastern Europe and
2520-405: Is to have a highly focused portfolio concentrating on its 19 most profitable brands, which are responsible for 70% of net revenues. As of 2020, Reckitt's directors were: Christopher Sinclair (chairman), Laxman Narasimhan (CEO), Jeff Carr (CFO), Andrew Bonfield, Nicandro Durante, Mary Harris, Dr. Mehmood Khan, Dr. Pamela Kirby, Sara Mathew, Elane Stock, and Warren Tucker. As of 2020, members of
2604-638: Is ultimately from Latin mustum (" must ", unfermented grape juice)—the condiment was originally prepared by making the ground seeds into a paste with must or verjuice . It was first attested in English in the late 13th century, though it was used as a surname a century earlier. Evidence of mustard in the archaeological record is scarce since species in the Brassicaceae family do not accumulate silica and therefore do not produce phytoliths . The earliest evidence of humans using mustard plants as food dates to
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2688-568: Is used as a condiment in the cuisine of India and Bangladesh , the Mediterranean , northern and southeastern Europe , Asia , the Americas , and Africa , making it one of the most popular and widely used spices and condiments in the world. The English word "mustard" derives from the Anglo-Norman mustarde and Old French mostarde . (Modern French is moutarde .) The first element
2772-612: The British Generic Manufacturers Association : "The sort of evergreening alleged by Newsnight can cost the NHS tens of millions of pounds with no patient benefit." It also quoted a statement issued by the company: "...RB is a responsible company and we have therefore instigated an immediate internal investigation and will take action. However, we do not accept much of what has been alleged." The Times noted that "Although Gaviscon has been out of patent for almost ten years, no other manufacturer has developed
2856-500: The Dukes of Milan . Traditional variations of fruit mustards include apple mustard (traditional in Mantua and very hot), quince mostarda (or mostarda vicentina , mild and with a jam-like appearance), and cherry mustard. In various areas of Italy, the term mostarda refers to sweet condiments made with fruit, vegetables, and mosto , grape juice that gets simmered until syrupy. Honey mustard
2940-822: The Pre-Pottery Neolithic (PPNA) site of Jerf el Ahmar in Syria. Here ground mustard seeds identified as belonging to the genus Sinapis were part of a "seed cake" that has been dated to between 9224 and 8753 BCE. Archaeological excavations in the Indus Valley (Indian Subcontinent) have revealed that mustard was cultivated there. That civilization existed until about 1850 BCE. Mustard has been used in Africa and China for thousands of years. Mustard greens have been popularly consumed in China. Yellow mustard paste originated in China during
3024-565: The USDA National Nutrient Database . As a condiment, mustard averages about 5 kcal per teaspoon. Some of the many vitamins and nutrients found in mustard seeds are selenium and omega 3 fatty acid . The many varieties of prepared mustards have a wide range of strengths and flavors, depending on the variety of mustard seed and the preparation method. The basic taste and "heat" of the mustard are determined largely by seed type, preparation, and ingredients. Preparations from
3108-503: The sore throat medicine Strepsils , the toilet cleaner Harpic , the hair removal brand Veet , the immune support supplement Airborne , the Australian insecticide brand Mortein , the indigestion remedy Gaviscon , the baby food brand Mead Johnson , the air freshener Air Wick , and other brands and products like: Calgon , Clearasil , Cillit Bang , Durex , Lysol , Mycil , Enfamil , and Vanish . Johann Benckiser founded
3192-581: The 20th century: it acquired Coty, Inc. , a North American beauty products manufacturer, in 1992. Benckiser's other products included Vanish and Cillit Bang . It went public in 1997. Reckitt & Sons started in 1840 when Isaac Reckitt rented a starch mill in Hull , England. He diversified into other household products and after his death in 1862, the business passed to his three sons. In 1886, Reckitt opened its first overseas business in Australia. The firm
3276-681: The Airwick and Carpet Fresh brands (1985), the Spanish cleaning products company Camp (1989), the Boyle-Midway division of American Home Products (1990), and the Lehn & Fink division of Sterling Drug , maker of Lysol disinfectant (1994). The Lehn & Fink purchase doubled Reckitt & Colman's American business in one stroke. It acquired several brands from DowBrands in 1998. Reckitt & Colman also made several divestments during this time, including
3360-495: The EU, following its takeover of rival mustard-maker Amora – Maille in 2000. Many British supermarkets still offer their own version of French mustard. Fruit and mustard have been combined since the Lombard creation of mostarda di frutta in the 14th century. Large chunks of fruit preserved in a sweet, hot mustard syrup were served with meat and game , and were said to be a favorite of
3444-499: The NHS millions of pounds. But not just the NHS, patients, doctors—they've cheated health professionals. I felt it had to be exposed". He continued, " Newsnight claimed that Reckitt had a "secret plan to ensure that it kept its stranglehold" after the Gaviscon patent expired in 1999, and that Newsnight had seen the plan. The Department of Health asked Newsnight to hand its documents to the NHS counter-fraud service. The investigation
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3528-650: The RB brand. According to Kapoor, the old name was "a bit of a mouthful" and the name change would make life easier.' In February 2017, the company bid $ 16.7 billion for the American infant formula maker Mead Johnson . In February 2017, Reckitt Benckiser announced it had bought Mead Johnson for $ 16.6 billion. To effect the transaction, Reckitt Benckiser incorporated a subsidiary in Delaware into which Mead Johnson Nutrition would be transferred, with Mead Johnson Nutrition being
3612-522: The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE), when the mustard seeds were ground and made into paste. It was often used in the royal courts during the Zhou Dynasty to help whet the appetite for the later courses in a meal. The Romans mixed unfermented grape juice (the must) with ground mustard seeds (called sinapis ) to make ‘burning must’, mustum ardens —hence "must ard". A recipe for mustard appears in De re coquinaria ,
3696-534: The actual total of deaths and people injured unknown. Reckitt Benckiser Korea has been blamed for 103 deaths by a coalition of consumer groups in South Korea; a report from The Korea Herald in April 2016 said that the firm had been blamed for 221 deaths. Sometime after the release of the KCDC report, prosecutors in South Korea opened an investigation into the companies selling the disinfectants, which increased its pace in January 2016. Reckitt Benckiser Korea submitted
3780-597: The amount of plastic in the packaging of its Vanish cleaner. In New York in February 2009, Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against Reckitt and others. The petition seeks to compel the companies to identify all of the ingredients used in their products. Earthjustice contacted several companies in September 2008 requesting that they comply with a 1971 law requiring them to disclose the ingredients in their products and make available any associated health or safety studies. Reckitt and
3864-544: The anonymously compiled Roman cookery book from the late fourth or early fifth century: the recipe calls for a mixture of ground mustard, pepper , caraway , lovage , grilled coriander seeds, dill , celery , thyme , oregano , onion , honey , vinegar , fish sauce and oil and was intended as a glaze for spit-roasted boar . In the 10th century, the monks of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris and begun their own production of mustard. The first appearance of mustard makers on
3948-402: The bright-yellow French's mustard was introduced by the R.T. French Company. In November 2024, American rapper Kendrick Lamar popularized the condiment by rapping the lyrics “MUSTARD” for a full five seconds to honor his frequent collaborator, Mustard (record producer) , on the song TV Off , from his surprise album, GNX (album) ,. The lyric increased popularity of the condiment. Mustard
4032-473: The coin would be clean in 15 seconds: however the Advertising Standards Agency said the claim was misleading. In 2005 advertising agency Cohn & Wolfe was contracted by Reckitt to operate a blog as the fictional character Barry Scott as a viral marketing platform. In October of that year blogger Tom Coates wrote an emotional post to his own blog about his long-estranged father. Among
4116-512: The company since 1987. Reckitt Benckiser shares fell by 6.6% on the news. The company supports Save the Children . Reckitt has also implemented an environmental initiative called Carbon 20. The initiative, which was announced in November 2007, aimed to cut the total carbon footprint of its products—from creation to disposal by 20% by 2020. As part of the initiative the company has reduced by 70%
4200-519: The company. On 1 September 2022, Reckitt announced that Narasimhan had chosen to resign as CEO, citing "personal and family reasons", and would relinquish his position at the end of the month. It was also revealed that he is expected to become the next CEO of Starbucks . Narasimhan's unexpected departure "came as an unwelcome shock to shareholders", with the company's share price falling by "more than 5 per cent in early trading [...] before recovering somewhat to 4.5 per cent below their opening price" on
4284-570: The day of the announcement. Senior Independent Director Nicandro Durante was appointed to serve as CEO on an " interim " basis "while the board considers a longer-term replacement". Reckitt is headquartered in Slough , Berkshire , England, and has operations in around 60 countries. Its products are sold in nearly 200 countries. Reckitt organises the majority of its products into three main categories – health, hygiene and home – with other brands belonging to three further categories: food, pharmaceuticals and portfolio brands. The company's strategy
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#17328913368084368-492: The decision, but eventually reached an agreement with the EPA to phase out the products in June 2014; production of the banned products stopped on December 31, 2014, with distribution to retailers ceased on March 31, 2015, although retailers will be allowed to keep the banned products in stock until they are all sold out. According to a 2016 Amnesty International report, Reckitt Benckiser
4452-434: The executive committee were: Laxman Narasimhan (CEO), Rupert Bondy (General Counsel), Jeff Carr (CFO), Kris Licht, Aditya Sehgal, Ranjay Radhakrishnan, and Harold van den Broek. From the company's creation in 1999 until he retired in 2011, Bart Becht was CEO. The Guardian called him "one of the most successful businessmen of his generation". Under him, the company focused on its core brands, and on improving efficiency in
4536-528: The expressions of condolences and sympathy in the post's comment section was one from a user identifying themselves as Barry Scott, with a link back to the Cohn & Wolfe's in-character blog as Barry Scott. Offended by the apparent use of his blog comments on such a personal post as a spam advertising venue, Coates traced the comment's originating IP address through addresses owned by Young & Rubicam and back to Reckitt. Reckitt initially denied responsibility for
4620-514: The families of those who died and to those who were injured; it was the first time the company had acknowledged that its products containing PHMG were harmful. Cillit Bang television advertisements have been presented by "Barry Scott", a brashly enthusiastic character played by Neil Burgess, who claims that Cillit Bang can remove limescale, rust and ground-in dirt. In one advert, he places a copper English one penny coin in Cillit Bang to demonstrate
4704-531: The fine arts and graphical products (with brands such as Winsor & Newton ) and Conimex Dutch food business in 1990, Colman's of Norwich UK food business and Robinsons soft drink products in 1995, and Keen's Australian and Canadian food business in 1998. The company was formed by a merger between Britain's Reckitt & Colman plc and the Dutch company Benckiser NV in December 1999. Bart Becht became CEO of
4788-444: The glucosinolates into various isothiocyanate compounds known generally as mustard oil . The concentrations of different glucosinolates in mustard plant varieties, and the different isothiocyanates that are produced, make different flavors and intensities. Prepared mustard condiment may also have ingredients giving salty, sour (vinegar), and sweet flavors. Turmeric is often added to commercially prepared mustards, mainly to give them
4872-579: The initial crushing. Locations renowned for their mustard include Dijon and Meaux in France ; Norwich and (historically) Tewkesbury in England ; and Düsseldorf , Bautzen , and Bavaria in Germany . The most common mustard in the United States is known simply as "yellow mustard", a variety which has also become popular elsewhere since its introduction. Made entirely with the less-piquant yellow mustard seeds and
4956-809: The low acidity of the liquid used. Karashi is a variety of hot mustard originating in Japan. Hot mustard is also a common condiment in Chinese cuisine and Korean cuisine . Chilli peppers of various strengths are used to make a variety of mustards more piquant than plain mustard. Chilis or a hot sauce such as Sriracha made from chilis are added to mustards of different base styles such as yellow mustard, brown mustard, or spirit mustards. Spirit mustards are made with alcoholic distilled spirits . Variations include Arran mustards with Scotch whisky , brandied peach mustard, cognac mustard, Irish "pub" mustard with Irish whiskey , and Jack Daniel's mustard. Sweet mustard
5040-482: The major brands acquired was Mucinex . Reckitt acquired SSL International , the manufacturer of Durex condoms and Scholl's footcare products, for £2.5 billion in July 2010. In January 2011, Reckitt purchased Combe 's cold remedy/skin care business. In September 2011, Bart Becht retired as CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, being replaced by executive vice-president of Category Development, Rakesh Kapoor , who had played
5124-499: The matter to court and in December 2016, Reckitt was fined A$ 6 million . In 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a decision to remove second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides from store shelves, leaving the products available for purchase only by US licensed applicators. The ruling was slated to go into effect in 2011 allowing poison companies time to adjust to
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#17328913368085208-433: The message but later wrote Coates an apology acknowledging the message's inappropriateness, and Cohn & Wolfe issued a statement of remorse for their misuse of the "experimental" blog which they then ceased operating. The controversy and its fallout led to further discussions among the blogger community as well as the advertising industry on the ethical issues surrounding blogs being "operated" by fictional characters for
5292-484: The mustard plant can also, rarely, cause allergic reactions in some people, including anaphylaxis . In the European Union labeling the presence of mustard in packaged food is compulsory, either as an ingredient or even as unintended contamination in trace amounts. The Regulation (EC) 1169/2011 on food-labelling lists 14 allergens, including mustard, the presence of which in packaged food must be clearly indicated on
5376-638: The new company and has been credited for its transformation, focusing on core brands and improving efficiency in the supply chain. The new management team's strategy of "innovation marketing" – a combination of increased marketing spend and product innovation, focusing on consumer needs – has been linked to the company's ongoing success. For example, in 2008, the company's "rapid succession of well publicised new product variants" were credited for helping them "to capture shoppers' imagination". Business Week has also noted that "40% of Reckitt Benckiser's $ 10.5 billion in 2007 revenues came from products launched within
5460-655: The new law. EPA's decision was based on tens of thousands of reports of pet, wildlife and child poisonings that resulted annually from rat poisons in the US alone. In 2011, Reckitt Benckiser makers of d-CON products initiated a legal challenge to the EPA expected to take several years to resolve. Early in 2014, California State Department of Pesticide Regulation ruled that anticoagulant rat poison sales would be restricted beginning on 1 July 2014. Reckitt filed suit in San Diego County Superior Court in April 2014 to block
5544-595: The other defendants ignored or refused the request. Earthjustice eventually lost the case, after which it lobbied the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation , which in 2018 unveiled new requirements for manufacturers of cleaning products to publicly detail their ingredients. In 2001, Reckitt Benckiser acquired the South Korean Oxy brand from Oriental Chemical Industries . Since 1996, Oxy had been using polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG) in
5628-442: The previous three years." In October 2005, Reckitt purchased the over-the-counter drugs manufacturing business of Boots , Boots Healthcare International, for £1.9 billion. The three main brands acquired were Nurofen 's analgesics , Strepsils sore throat lozenges, and Clearasil anti- acne treatments. In January 2008, Reckitt acquired Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company, for $ 2.3 billion; one of
5712-516: The prices of popular personal hygiene products; the fine of around €950 million was the largest ever imposed by the agency. In 2015, Reckitt created controversy when it emerged that seemingly different versions of their product Nurofen marketed to treat specific pains, such as migraine, were all identical to the standard product despite costing twice as much. The product was withdrawn from sale in Australia for misleading consumers. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) took
5796-599: The product's cleaning ability to remove staining. International versions of the advert use different presenters, known as Martin Grellis in Australia and New Zealand, and Dan Dolan in North America, although some spots feature Neil Burgess as Barry Scott. The North American versions of the advertisement use the appropriate one-cent coin (a Lincoln cent in the United States, a 1953–1964 one cent coin in Canada). The company claimed that
5880-449: The product. It will leave streaks if used on a warm surface or within direct sunlight. Glass Plus sells a 32-ounce or 64 ounce bottle of Multi-Surface cleaner and also Multi-Surface cleaner wipes in a 30 count container. Glass Plus includes the following ingredients and their purpose to make up its product: This product article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser
5964-492: The purposes of advertising without being clearly labeled as such, and the extent to which those blogs should be allowed to participate in the greater blogosphere . The Barry Scott adverts were parodied by Peter Serafinowicz on The Peter Serafinowicz Show . In the parodies, the host "Derek Baum" (played by Serafinowicz) markets a product called Kitchen Gun, which is a firearm that the host uses to blast away at kitchen surfaces and appliances, cleaning and damaging them at
6048-401: The reaction. However prepared mustard loses its pungency over time; the loss can be slowed by keeping a sealed container (opaque or in the dark) in a cool place or refrigerator. Mustards come in a wide variety of preparations which vary in the preparation of the mustard seeds and which other ingredients are included. The mustard seed husks may be ground with the seeds, or winnowed away after
6132-574: The regulators only take a comment into account when it is valid. On 15 October 2010, Reckitt was fined £10.2 million by the Office of Fair Trading after the company admitted anti-competitive behaviour. In 2014, the Autorité de la concurrence in France found that Reckitt had colluded with 12 other multinational companies ( Colgate-Palmolive , Henkel , Unilever , Procter & Gamble , Sara Lee , SC Johnson , Bolton Solitaire, Laboratoires Vendôme, Gillette , L'Oréal , Beiersdorf and Vania) to fix
6216-503: The royal registers in Paris was in 1292. Dijon , France, had become a recognized center for mustard making by the 13th century. The popularity of mustard in Dijon is evidenced by written accounts of guests consuming 320 litres (70 imp gal) of mustard creme in a single sitting at a gala held by the Duke of Burgundy in 1336. In 1877 one of the most famous Dijon mustard makers, Grey-Poupon ,
6300-559: The same time, and Toilet Grenade, a hand grenade covered in white paint that demolishes the toilet bowl to eliminate limescale and germs. In 2008, the BBC's Newsnight accused Reckitt Benckiser of attempting to delay the introduction of a competitive, generic version of one of its most popular products, Gaviscon , a treatment for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease . In his introduction, reporter Martin Shankleman said: Gaviscon
6384-572: The sole surviving entity at completion. Following the acquisition of Mead Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser split its business into two divisions: consumer healthcare, and home and hygiene. While some expert analysts viewed this move as a precursor to a possible sale of the home division, Kapoor said that it was only to improve the performance of each of the divisions. In July 2017, McCormick acquired Reckitt's food brands, including French's Mustard & Frank's RedHot , for $ 4.2 billion, subject to regulatory approval. Kapoor retired in September 2019 and
6468-428: The supply chain. It also increased its marketing budget. BusinessWeek noted that "40% of Reckitt's $ 10.5 billion in 2007 revenues came from products launched within the previous three years". Becht was Britain's highest-paid businessman, taking home more than £90 million in 2009. In April 2011, he announced that he would step down in September of that year, to be replaced by Rakesh Kapoor, who had been with
6552-409: The usual ingredient of vinegar with verjuice , the acidic "green" juice of unripe grapes. Most Dijon mustards today contain white wine rather than verjuice. "Dijon mustard" is not a protected food name . While mustard factories still operate in Dijon and adjoining towns, most Dijon mustard is manufactured elsewhere. Prepared English mustard is bright yellow with a relatively thick consistency. It
6636-408: The white mustard plant ( Sinapis alba ) have a less pungent flavor than preparations of black mustard ( Brassica nigra ) or brown mustard ( Brassica juncea ). The temperature of the water and concentration of acids such as vinegar also determine the strength of a prepared mustard; hotter liquids and stronger acids denature the enzymes that make the strength-producing compounds. Thus, "hot" mustard
6720-453: Was established as a partnership between Maurice Grey, a mustard maker with a unique recipe containing white wine, and Auguste Poupon, his financial backer. Their success was aided by the introduction of the first automatic mustard-making machine. In 1937 Dijon mustard was granted an Appellation d'origine contrôlée . Owing to its long tradition of mustard making Dijon is regarded as the mustard capital of France. The early use of mustard as
6804-524: Was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1888. Harpic Lavatory Cleaners was acquired in 1932, and that same year, Dettol was launched. In 1938, Reckitt & Sons merged with J. & J. Colman , which had been founded in 1814 when Jeremiah Colman began milling flour and mustard in Norwich , England, to become Reckitt & Colman Ltd. The company made several acquisitions, including
6888-422: Was replaced by Laxman Narasimhan , PepsiCo 's global chief commercial officer. Narasimhan developed a turnaround strategy designed to rejuvenate the company "following a series of missteps and lacklustre growth that marked the final years of his predecessor". In March 2021, the company rebranded from RB to Reckitt - including a new logo and visual identity as a next step in delivering on the strategic purpose of
6972-544: Was well known for its high-quality mustard balls, originally made with ground mustard mixed with horseradish and dried for storage, which were then exported to London and other parts of the country, and are even mentioned in William Shakespeare 's play King Henry the Fourth, Part II . The use of mustard as a hot dog condiment is said to have been first seen in the United States at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair , when
7056-475: Was widely reported in the British press. The Guardian quoted a leaked memo in which the product's manager explained that the company could use "the rationale of health and safety" to design a switched product to "muddy the waters". The newspaper quoted Reckitt as stating that the leaked memos were "inappropriate and did not reflect Reckitt's eventual actions". The Independent quoted Warwick Smith, director of
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