Archive of all Premier Foods articles – Page 14
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier is following a well-established supermarket playbook
The real surprise about Premier Foods’ demands for payment from suppliers is not that the company is doing it, but that it’s suddenly in the spotlight.
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NewsSuppliers voice support for Premier Foods investment payments scheme
Premier Foods has responded to the furore over “investment payments” by releasing comments from suppliers backing the scheme. BBC’s Newsnight program has suggested Premier has received “millions” of pounds from suppliers under the scheme. The programme said a member of Premier staff had told a supplier those ...
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NewsAmbrosia gets 'eye-catching' overhaul from Premier Foods
Premier Foods has introduced a “more eye-catching” look across its Ambrosia portfolio…
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NewsPremier Foods rejects accusations it is forcing suppliers to "pay to stay"
Premier Foods has insisted that its controversial policy to ask suppliers for “investment payments” is voluntary and non-payment will not result in de-listing.
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NewsIan York named new MD of Poundstretcher
Former Premier Foods group sales director Ian York has joined high street discounter Poundstretcher as managing director.
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NewsPremier Foods dampens profit expectations as Q3 sales fall 4.7%
Premier Foods has reported a 4.7% drop in third quarter underlying sales and said its full year profit will be at the lower end of expectations.
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NewsSharwood's pastry bakes launched by Peter's Food Service
Peter’s Food Service – producer of Peter’s Pies – is launching Sharwood’s-branded pastry bakes
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NewsSponge puddings range takes Cadbury into ambient desserts
Premier Foods has taken Cadbury into ambient desserts with a range of sponge puddings
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Comment & OpinionMascot Fred gets saucy – and scary – in new Homepride ad
Pale-faced Fred is apparently some sort of giant Lego undertaker
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NewsKerry Foods widens Premier Foods frozen ranges
Kerry Foods is increasing its range of frozen products made under licence from Premier Foods…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Premier Foods restructure boost its share price?
An early refinance, better customer relations and a cat-man approach is just the start, insists CEO Gavin Darby
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NewsGavin Darby hails departing Premier Foods director Ian Deste
Premier Foods chief executive Gavin Darby has paid tribute to commercial director Ian Deste ahead of his exit
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Analysis & FeaturesWill investors buy into Premier Foods' transformation?
Departing Premier Foods commercial director Ian Deste proclaimed that the “turnaround phase is complete” and the “transformational phase” has begun after this week’s restructure.
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NewsPremier Foods splits into three divisions amid management changes
Premier Foods has announced a major restructure of its business that will see the company split into three distinct business units and a number of management changes.
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NewsMy Kipling gets £10m 'life is better with cake' campaign
Premier Foods is injecting £10m into its Mr Kipling cake brand with the rollout of a major new marketing campaign…
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NewsPremier Foods doubles number of price-marked packs
Premier Foods is doubling the number of price-marked packs it offers to include all lines in its core convenience range.
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NewsPremier Foods adds Slime & Shock to Halloween line-up
Premier Foods is expanding its Halloween cake offer with two new lines from 15 September…
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NewsOver 200 jobs at risk as Hovis plans Leicester bakery closure
Hovis is planning to close its bakery in Leicester with the loss of more than 200 jobs, The Grocer has learned.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe time has come for Premier Foods to deliver
Analysts are convinced Premier Foods shares are set for an upturn, but the market just isn’t playing ball.
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NewsPremier Foods profits up despite sales dip
Tight cost control has enabled Premier Foods to post a 2.1% increase in first half profit despite seeing a drop in sales of its ‘power brands’.