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NewsLancashire Farm Dairy sees profits double due to new listings
The yoghurt maker posted ‘record’ results in the year to 31 January 2024
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NewsCity snapshot: Branded growth outpaces cheaper own label - OC&C 150
Sales at the biggest 25 branded players in UK fmcg increased by almost a fifth in 2023 as new analysis by OC&C revealed that Britain’s largest food brands held back competition from cheaper own-label alternatives
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NewsTop 150 food and drink brands fight off own-label challenge
Revenues at the UK’s top 25 branded companies grew 19% in 2023, ahead of a grocery average of 9.3%, O&C analysis of the top 150 UK food & drink suppliers found
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NewsCity snapshot: Volumes fall at AB InBev and Carlsberg amid tough consumer backdrop
Volumes at brewing giants AB InBev and Carlsberg have declined in the third quarter, with both groups coming in below market expectations. Plus, Sainsbury’s sells Argos credit card business, Ocado appoints new chairman and Q3 updates from Haleon and Coca-Cola HBC
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy reports boost in profit, driven by rise in sales volumes
The supplier saw sales increase across conventional and new products including its high-protein lines
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NewsCity snapshot: ‘Robust’ Q3 results for Mondelez International
Mondelez International has beaten market expectations for revenues and profits in the third quarter. Plus, Lidl agrees to buy new property, Imperial Brands begins £1.3bn share buyback and MicroSalt wins new customer for reduced sodium salt
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NewsFullers Foods’ sales surge in ‘landmark’ year
It is the company’s first full year after its sale to private equity
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NewsCity snapshot: Profit rebuild on track at C&C Group despite poor summer hurting cider sales
C&C Group has delivered profits in line with expectations in the first half despite a washout summer driving down cider sales. Plus, the latest BRC shop price inflation data and full-year results from Ultimate Products
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NewsChapel Down downgrades sales guidance and takes itself off the market
The winemaker now expects sales to decline in FY24
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NewsModern Milkman cuts losses in half in latest results
The Manchester-based business posted an operating loss of £10.5m in the year to 31 December 2023, down from £22.8m in 2022
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever’s shares rise after beating expectations
Unilever and Danone both beat third-quarter sales expectations thanks to selling more products. Also, Kerry Foods continues to battle deflation, and Applied Nutrition announces its valuation before the IPO on Thursday
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NewsCoca-Cola exceeds quarterly expectations due to higher prices
The drinks giant got a boost from higher prices that offset a surprise drop in volumes
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt’s revenues slide as restructure progresses
Reckitt CEO Kris Licht said its Q3 performance is in line with guidance and it is on track to deliver net revenue and profit targets for 2024. Plus, a Heineken trading update
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NewsLindt loses market share as chocolate prices rocket
The Swiss chocolatier said its Lindor and Excellence brands were performing strongly
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines returns to profit after cost-cutting mission
Virgin Wines launched several new initiatives last year including new wine discounter Warehouse Wines and a strategic partnership with Ocado
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NewsWhitby Seafood profits dampened by failed Kilhorne Bay acquisition
Whitby’s attempt to buy Kilhorne Bay Seafoods was blocked by the CMA
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé downgrades growth forecasts on weak shopper demand
Nestlé has lowered its growth expectations for the year after a disappointing third quarter as the world’s biggest food company struggled with soft consumer demand. Plus, Tate & Lyle shares boom on takeover speculation, and Deliveroo and Pernod Ricard report quarterly results
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NewsBrewDog ‘near return to profit’ founder insists, as pre-tax losses balloon
BrewDog has not recorded a pre-tax profit since the £1.1m it booked in 2019
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NewsGosh loses more sales due to plant-based exodus
Gosh said ‘meat mimics’ were under the most pressure in the market, while losses at Enough doubled in 2023
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NewsRed Bull’s fizz finally begins to flatten
The brand’s volume growth eased in 2023 after rising by around 20% for two consecutive years