All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 222
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NewsGreencore registers sales rise despite challenges of the big four
Revenues jumped 3.6% at Greencore Group to £331.9m in the first quarter thanks to continued good growth in the UK food-to-go market and strong double-digit rises in the US.
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NewsPoundland unfazed by shopper income surge
Consumers have more money but Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy is confident they will continue to flock to his chain regardless…
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NewsFood retailers issue record number of profit warnings in 2014
Listed UK food and drug retailers issued a record number of profit warnings in 2014 as the grocery sector came under attack from discounters.
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar suppliers face sweeter future with end of EU quotas
UK sugar suppliers may be feeling bitter over low prices and the pressure health campaigners are putting on their product…
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier Foods flying high as investors cling to shreds of good news
At first glance it may seem somewhat surprising to witness shares in Premier Foods flying today as its power brands once again failed to perform. What’s behind it?
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NewsPremier Foods shares soar as Mr Kipling puts in ‘stand-out’ performance
A stand-out performance from Mr Kipling has helped Premier Foods put the brakes on power brand slowdown.
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NewsHoliday periods in the UK and US just the tonic for Fever-Tree growth
Strong sales in the final two months of 2014 have pushed Fever-Tree’s full-year revenue comfortably ahead of expectations.
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NewsDelayed store openings take the shine off Poundland's record Christmas
More than seven million customers were served at Poundland in the peak Christmas trading week helping the discount chain to a record festive period.
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NewsWhitworths owner Real Good Food snaps up Rainbow Dust for £7.5m
Real Good Food has completed the acquisition of Rainbow Dust Colours in a deal worth up to £7.5m.
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Unilever sales hit by challenging market conditions
Unilever has posted lower than expected full-year sales as growth remained mixed in emerging markets and Europe.
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NewsFaccenda Foods grows sales for fourth year running
Poultry processor Faccenda Foods has increased its top line for the fourth consecutive year with profits more than doubling.
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality Retail drinks to rise in Christmas sales without the need to squeeze margins
Bargain Booze owner pushes up Christmas sales without resorting to an investment in margin.
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NewsGreggs targets retail parks as it gets back on expansion trail
Greggs plans to reverse its recent programme of store reductions by expanding its estate away from the high street in 2015…
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NewsPork Farms accounts reveal Kerry Foods deal terms
Pork Farms’ acquisition of the chilled savoury and pastry business of Kerry Foods has given the Irish food giant…
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News"Surprise inside" cupcake fillings look to innovate a profit for Dr. Oetker
Product even comes with accompanying YouTube tutorials
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NewsSupermarket price war to spell the end for hundreds of suppliers
Begbies Traynor predicts the collapse of more than 100 suppliers in new research
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NewsSainsbury’s chooses EY as auditor as it drops PwC
Sainsbury’s’ board intends to drop PwC as its auditor in favour of Big Four rival EY for the upcoming financial year.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe election effect: uncertainty could spark dealmaking rush
May’s General Election could lead to a feast or a famine for food and drink M&A volumes in the UK.
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NewsStrong Christmas at Primark fails to sweeten profits at Associated British Foods as sugar woes continue
Further problems at Associated British Foods’ sugar business are set to hit profits in 2015.
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Analysis & FeaturesRoom for further upgrades and surprises at booming Greggs
Greggs shares are soaring again but has the high street darling got any surprises left up its sleeve for 2015?