Archive of all Premier Foods articles – Page 7
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NewsMr Kipling rolls out 'on-trend' Dragon Slices
The slices are a follow-up to the brand’s Flamingo Slices and Unicorn Fancies
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NewsPremier Foods third quarter sales fall 2.2%
Premier Foods has reported a 2.2% drop in third quarter sales due to a plunge in revenues from its private label cakes and international business.
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NewsPremier to seek 'over £100m' from Ambrosia sale, say analysts
The company confirmed plans to divest its third-largest brand on Tuesday 13 Nov, as Gavin Darby announced his departure
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Comment & OpinionGavin Darby’s bitter sweet exit from Premier Foods
Premier Foods shareholders have got their way with the departure of CEO Gavin Darby
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NewsGavin Darby announces Premier Foods departure as it seeks Ambrosia sale
Premier Foods’ CEO Gavin Darby has announced he is to step down in January, while it has also said it is in talks to sell its Ambrosia brand
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NewsMr Kipling and Cadbury Cakes Christmas ranges unveiled
Mr Kipling’s festive NPD comprises Stem Ginger Slices and Candy Cane Slices
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NewsPremier Foods unveils Sharwood’s noodle pot lineup
Chicken Chow Mein, Sweet Chilli Chicken and Sweet & Sour are rolling out now
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NewsOasis calls for change at Premier after Darby's re-election
On Wednesday Darby won the motion to re-elect him to the board by a margin of 58.9% to 41.1%
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Comment & OpinionGavin Darby has survived Premier AGM vote but he must do better – and fast
Darby has withstood immense pressure and lives to fight another day, winning the re-election vote by 59% to 41%
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NewsPremier Foods CEO Gavin Darby survives re-election vote
Premier Foods boss Gavin Darby has narrowly survived an attempt by an activist shareholder to oust him at the group’s annual general meeting today.
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods' growth slows ahead of crunch AGM
Premier Foods has announced first quarter sales growth of 1.7% ahead of a crucial shareholder vote on the future of CEO Gavin Darby later this morning. Plus, Hotel Chocolat Group grows revenues by 12% in the year to 1 July 2018, M&S signs energy supply deal with Octopus, Real Good Foods to raise £1m from investors and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Gavin Darby stand the pressure at Premier Foods?
Oasis Management intends to vote against the re-election of Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby at the group’s AGM
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NewsPremier Foods activist investor Oasis doubles down in bid to out CEO
Oasis Management, which described the company’s performance under Darby as “zombie-like”, has increased its stake from 9.1% to 17.3% a week ahead of Premier’s AGM
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NewsLoyd Grossman makes meal kit debut with risotto trio
Variants are Creamy Mushroom & White Wine; Butternut Squash & Sage and Tomato, Ricotta & Red Chilli
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NewsOasis "dismayed" over Premier chairman's defence of CEO
The boardroom battle at Premier Foods is continuing into a second week, as second-largest investor Oasis Management described its “dismay” over comments by company chairman Keith Hamill in favour of re-electing current boss Gavin Darby.
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NewsPremier Foods rallies support as activist investor calls for Gavin Darby's departure
Activist investor Oasis Management “intends to vote against” the re-election of Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby at the company’s AGM next month.
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NewsBatchelors Super Noodles fuel Premier Foods growth
Batchelors Super Noodles pots have “exceeded expectations” since hitting shelves last year
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NewsPremier Foods moves forward debt targets after accelerating sales
Premier Foods has pushed forward its target for paying down its debts by a year, following better than expected growth in 2017-18.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Premier Foods annual growth surges to 3.6%
Premier Foods heralded its “strongest annual performance in five years” after sales grew 3.6%, driven by double figure growth in international and non-branded sales. Plus, Patisserie Valerie, saw revenues climb 9.1% in its first half and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCJ Lang names former Premier Foods exec Jim Hepburn as chairman
The move comes after Joan Scott-Adie stepped down from her current role and took up the new position of life president