All Financial Results articles – Page 201
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NewsIncreased growth brand volumes boost Imperial Tobacco’s profits
A 7% rise in global growth brand volumes helped Imperial Tobacco full year adjusted operating profits grow by 2.4% to more than £3bn.
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NewsKerry shares slip despite rising volumes
Kerry Group has increased volumes in the third quarter as its ingredients business made strong gains in Asia and the consumer foods division shrugged off challenging conditions.
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NewsEnglish wine set to break records following 'Indian summer'
An unusually sunny autumn has brought predictions that English wine growers will enjoy a record-breaking harvest
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Analysis & FeaturesC&C Group shares plummet after sales & profits slump
Shares in C&C Group were in freefall after the Bulmers maker revealed difficult trading conditions had dented its sales
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NewsHalloween sales growth 'unlikely' due to competitive pricing
Price competition could threaten Halloween sales growth this year
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NewsJack Fulton and Fultons Foods suffer 50% fall in profits
Frozen Value, which trades as Jack Fulton and Fultons Foods, saw pre-tax profits plunge in 2014
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Analysis & Features2 Sisters to put £150m into poultry efficiencies
2 Sisters has pledged to invest £150m in its poultry business in a bid to drive efficiencies as it moves from a period of aggressive acquisition-driven expansion to consolidation.
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NewsWalgreens Boots snaps up US rival as sales and profits rise
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed a $17.2bn (£11.2bn) takeover of US rival Rite Aid. It comes as the global pharmacy and health giant filed big jumps in sales and profits for the past year thanks to last year’s mega-merger.
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NewsScathing external review puts spotlight on First Milk ahead of AGM
The troubled co-op is due to hold its agm on Thursday (29 October)
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NewsEmerging markets drive organic growth at Mondelez
Cadbury owner Mondelez International reported a 3.7% boost to third quarter organic net revenues thanks to strong organic growth in emerging markets.
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NewsBritish American Tobacco on track for “good year”
British American Tobacco said it is overcoming currency headwinds to be on track to deliver a “good year of earnings” in its third quarter update this morning.
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NewsPizza Express hits £100m of retail sales
Pizza Express has surpassed £100m of brand retail sales for the first time as overall full-year group revenues rose 9.5%.
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News2 Sisters invests £150m to drive poultry turnaround
2 Sisters has announced a £150m in its poultry business to “revolutionise” its supply chain as it seeks to return to growth after a year of restructuring
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NewsCott Beverages feels effect of own-label soft drinks decline
Revenues have fallen 3% at Cott Beverages as the UK market for own-label soft drinks declined
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Analysis & FeaturesReckitt Benckiser's consumer health focus pays off
Sore throats, flu and acne aren’t often cause for autumn good cheer, but Reckitt Benckiser pepped the City back up
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NewsVita Coco coconut water sales rocket despite Innocent entry
Growth at coconut water brand Vita Coco has continued to rocket despite Innocent muscling into the category
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NewsBurton's Biscuit Co sales hit by failed UB takeover
Wagon Wheels manufacturer Burton’s Biscuits suffered a sharp drop in sales in its first year under Canadian ownership, as its attempts to grow through acquisitions were thwarted.
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NewsJempson's back in the black after sale of Hawkhurst store
East Sussex indie Jempson’s has returned to profit following the sale of its Hawkhurst store to Musgrave Budgens Londis
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Analysis & FeaturesSMP hits 10-year price low in wake of milk glut
UK skimmed milk powder prices hit a 10-year low in August as producers sought to convert plentiful supplies of raw milk into powder
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NewsHeinz Beanz and sauces growth makes up for sagging soup sales
Heinz Beanz and sauces both saw strong growth in the UK last year to help boost profit margins and negate the impact of a sharp drop in soup sales.