hovis and premier foods news

Some brands are indulging in 'tarty pack prostitution' Subscription

05 May 2012

It was refreshing, if not surprising, to see Premier Foods launch its British Farmers Loaf.

Robert Schofield

Premier shareholders express anger at Schofield payoff Subscription

04 May 2012 | By Elinor Zuke

Premier Foods faced a major revolt over executive pay at its AGM yesterday when 26.3% of shareholders voted against its remuneration report.

Michael Clarke

Power brands strategy grows quarterly sales at Premier Subscription

25 Apr 2012 | By Hannah Stodell

Michael Clarke’s focus on ‘power brands’ has helped Premier Foods to a modest rise in sales in the first quarter of the year.

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Michael Clarke Premier

Clarke: ‘With focus on power brands, I can save Premier’ Subscription

15 Oct 2011 | By Adam Leyland

The new CEO of Premier Foods refutes talk of a fire sale as he outlines his immediate priorities in an exclusive interview with Adam Leyland

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Sainsbury's is flying the British flag at every opportunity Subscription

14 Apr 2012 | Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | By Beth Phillips

Premier Foods has landed a rare coup by gaining listings in Sainsbury’s c-stores for the first time, at the expense of arch-rival Warburtons.

As the Olympics loom, we should big up Britain's multicultural food and drink credentials Subscription

17 Mar 2012 | By Adam Leyland

What a week! On Monday, the UK’s biggest food manufacturer successfully staved off bankruptcy with a four-year refinance package negotiated successfully with its banks.

Tesco has run rings round Premier’s flabby conglomerate strategy Subscription

02 Jul 2011 | By Adam Leyland

Here’s a ‘Great Little Idea’ for you. Buy a bunch of tired old brands. Pay a premium for them. Add a ton of debt to the balance sheet.

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Focus On Bakery

Focus On Bakery Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 15 May 2012

Bakery is under acute pressure, but the industry is countering the long-term decline in consumption with extraordinary innovation.

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