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Beer volume growth sends Heineken half year revenues up 2%
Group revenues at Dutch brewer Heineken grew by 2% organically in the first six months of the year on improving beer volumes.
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NewsMcColl's confident in premium c-store plan despite flat sales
McColl’s Retail Group boss James Lancaster believes the retailer’s convenience-led strategy has been vindicated…
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NewsSecond quarter revenues up 3.2% at Delhaize
Belgian supermarket group Delhaize has reported solid revenue and profit growth in the second quarter.
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NewsDiageo profits rise despite sales falling flat again
Profits have poured in at Diageo in its financial year to the end of June – up 8% before tax to £2.9bn. However, organic net sales were flat, while volumes declined by 1% as it struggles in emerging markets continued for a third year.
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NewsTate & Lyle reassures market with “solid” start
Investors flocked to Tate & Lyle to send its shares up 6.7% after the ingredients group reassured the market with a steady first quarter trading update.
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NewsGreggs shares punch past £12 on more strong growth
A seventh quarter of unbroken growth at Greggs saw shares in the high street chain leap by more than 60p to break past £12 each as sales in the first half touched close to £400m.
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NewsGreencore sales climb as food-to-go continues to shine
New product lines at Greencore’s £35m Northampton factory have contributed toward the growth of the sandwich maker’s food-to-go business in the UK during its third quarter.
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NewsReckitt Benckiser raises earnings forecast after solid first half
Consumer products group Reckitt Benckiser (RB) saw first half revenues edge up 1% to £4.36bn despite currency headwinds.
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NewsCranswick revenues climb thanks to “strong” volume growth
Meat supplier Cranswick has registered a robust start to its new financial year, with sales in the first quarter up 8% as volumes jump 7%.
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NewsMash Direct eyes growth in exports
Prepared veg supplier Mash Direct is casting its eyes overseas
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NewsDanone sales up as it looks to return to growth in dairy
French dairy group Danone has reported “solid and profitable” growth in its first half, with sales up 4.6% in the six months and 4.5% in the second quarter, despite continued volatility in European dairy markets.
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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