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NewsFirst Milk sees sales grow, but profits fall back in challenging market
The supplier said a need to pay higher milk prices to farmers facing soaring costs had impacted on operating profits
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NewsPremier Foods hails growth as its brands appeal to cash-strapped shoppers
Premier Foods has reported a “strong start” to the year as its stable of noodles, sauces and stock cubes helped shoppers in search of cheaper meals.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Food prices rise faster than headline rate of inflation
Food and drink prices have soared higher than the headline rate of inflation in June as sharp rises in input costs fed through to supermarket shelves. Plus, Premier Foods reports a “strong start” to its financial year; and Finsbury Food Group issues a pre-close trading update.
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NewsRising costs trigger surge in profit warnings in first half of 2022
A record number of grocery stocks issues profits warnings in the first half of 2022 as spiralling costs squeezed margins and consumers tightened purse strings.
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NewsCity snapshot: Deliveroo slashes sales outlook as cost-of-living crisis squeezes consumers
Top story Deliveroo has downgraded its sales forecasts for the year as squeezed consumers cut back their spending on takeaways. In a trading update, the group revealed gross transaction value (GTV) growth for the second quarter plunged to just 2%, compared with 12% in the first three ...
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NewsCity snapshot: FeverTree issues profits warning on soaring costs
FeverTree has lowered its annual profits forecast as a result of increasing cost pressures and labour and glass shortages
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group sales continue to rebound on travel sector recovery
Travel retail player SSP Group has continued to rebuild revenues after Covid, with third quarter sales back up to 87% of pre-pandemic levels. Plus trading updates from McBride and Poundland owner Pepco Group.
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NewsMeat snacks player New World Foods sales jump on protein snacking growth
Kings, Wild West and Cruga owner New World Foods has posted a double digit jump in sales and profits in the run-up to its acquisition by Valeo Food Group last year.
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NewsCity Snapshot: JD Wetherspoon calls for tax equality with ‘far more profitable’ supermarkets
JD Wetherspoon has called for tax equality between pubs and supermarkets as the group reported its losses for the year would be larger than expected. Plus, spirits group Distil issues a trading update and KKR’s acquisition of drinks bottler Refresco completes.
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NewsCity snapshot: Record palm oil prices boost Dekel Agri-Vision
Dekel Agri-Vision has been boosted by record high prices for palm oil despite falling volumes at its operations in the Ivory Coast.
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NewsCity News: Sainsbury’s boosted Q1 sales not enough to offset inflation fears
Sainsbury’s tumbling share price received some respite this week after it posted better-than-expected first-quarter sales figures – but fears over the impact of the cost of living crisis continue to weigh on the stock
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NewsWarburtons sales juggernaut rolls on but profits hit by increasing costs
UK bakery giant Warburtons held on to sales gains from the pandemic spike last year, but profit margins were hit by mounting costs
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NewsHaribo boosted by rebound in impulse
Haribo grew domestic UK sales last year despite “challenging” conditions for the category, with double-digit growth in early 2022 as impulse sales have rebounded
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NewsOver a third of Poundland’s sales are not at £1, accounts show
The newly filed full-year accounts to September also reveal Poundland’s acquisition of 100% shareholding in Poundshop.com came at a purchase price of £1
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NewsTyphoo losses mount but “transformation is underway”, says new boss
New accounts at Companies House revealed “extremely challenging” trading in the 18 months to 30 September 2021.
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NewsKitwave sales up 50% as ‘return to normality’ drives growth
The north east-based operator also said it saw pre-tax profits recover to £5.6m in the six months to 30 April 2022 from a £3.5m loss
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts vows to support staff ahead of Living Wage vote
Earlier this year, the grocer became the first listed business to be hit with a shareholder resolution to become an accredited Living Wage employer
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s sales slide amid ‘intensifying pressure’ on household budgets
Sainsbury’s sales fell back in its first quarter as both grocery and general merchandise sales fell as it warned of “intensifying pressure” on household budgets. Plus, new CFO for B&M and trading updates from Chapel Down and Surpreme.
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NewsCity snapshot: Pret a Manger back in the black as sales recovery continues
Pret a Manger has returned to profitability thanks to a strong recovery in revenues as the food-to-go sector continued its revival following the end of Covid restrictions.
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NewsCity News: B&M shares fail to be boosted by solid first quarter
B&M European Value Retail shares failed to receive much of a boost despite better-than-expected first-quarter sales, as fears persisted over the impact of inflation on its customer base