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NewsCity News: The earlier Easter hit Premier Foods’ first-quarter revenues
The earlier Easter hit Premier Foods’ first-quarter revenues, but analysts were nevertheless upbeat about trading figures…
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NewsAG Barr shares slide on “subdued” first half trading
AG Barr has blamed tough comparatives and poor weather for a “subdued” first half of the year.
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NewsHaywood & Padgett sees rise in profits as it looks to expand
Specialist baker Haywood & Padgett is looking to expand its product range and international reach…
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NewsSABMiller fizzy performance in emerging markets dented by sluggish Europe
Sales at global drinks group SABMiller have risen 3% in its first quarter despite challenging markets in Europe, China and Australia.
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NewsUnilever beats expectations with innovation 'step-up'
Turnover climbed 12% to €27bn (£19bn) and underlying sales achieved 2.9% growth in the second quarter
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NewsSweet treats drive a quarter of progress at Premier Foods
The timing of Easter hit first quarter revenues at Premier Foods, but a 1.6% sales fall beat analysts expectations and have been welcomed as a further sign of progress in the firm’s turnaround.
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NewsBritvic buys Brazilian drinks firm Ebba for £121m
Britvic has this morning announced it has agreed a deal to buy independent Brazilian soft drinks company Ebba in a deal worth £120.8m.
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NewsFirst quarter transactions up 6% at PayPoint
PayPoint, the payment services company that has found itself under fire from retailers because of a reduction in commission caps, has announced first-quarter results in line with expectations.
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NewsCoke hikes prices to combat strong dollar
Coca-Cola has increased profits thanks to rising prices in the US and Latin America
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NewsSSP Group flies into currency headwinds
Like-for-like sales at food travel company SSP Group have been boosted by strong passenger growth at airports across the UK during the third quarter
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NewsHealth food wholesaler Tree of Life's sales soar 14%
Health food wholesaler Tree of Life has posted sales up 14% to £45m
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NewsCarrefour and Casino trading updates reveal mixed bag
There were seemingly contrasting fortunes for two French supermarket giants this week
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NewsWyke Farms 'fairly optimistic' despite pre-tax profit slump
Somerset Cheddar producer Wyke Farms does not expect an immediate rebound in profitability this year
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NewsB&M Bargains accelerates store opening plans
B&M Bargains is accelerating its store opening plans this financial year and now expects to add 80 net new outlets to its portfolio.
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NewsFinsbury to beat profits forecasts as sales heat up
Soaring sales at Finsbury Food Group have sent investors flocking to the listed bakery and cake supplier
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NewsPhilip Morris sales dragged down by lower UK market share
Sales have fallen 12% to $6.9bn (£4.4bn) at tobacco company Philip Morris International in the second quarter, dragged down by a lower market share in the UK.
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NewsCasino reports improved activity in Q2
French retailer Casino’s standout performance has come from its ecommerce business in the second quarter – with gross merchandise value up 25.8% at constant exchange rates.
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NewsHilton shares plunge as meat group faces currency headwinds
Meat packaging business Hilton Food Group has traded in line with the board’s expectations despite challenging consumer conditions
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NewsCarrefour shares rise as international growth pushes up sales
Shares in French supermarket giant Carrefour have risen 2.5% to €30.89 thanks to continued sales growth in its second quarter
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NewsAcquisitions drive Lindt’s first half sales up 17.4%
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt saw revenues grow by 17.4% in the first half of the year, largely thanks to its acquisition of US confectionery firm Russell Stover.