Premier Foods announced half year results for the six months to 30 June 2014. Trading profit increased 2.1% in challenging markets Underlying business Trading profit up 2.1% to £48.1mSales 6.1% lower due to challenging market ...
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Half of all jars will have a new label reading ‘Bring out’, replacing the traditional ‘Branston’ so that when on shelf, the jars will read ‘Bring out (the) Branston’. For minimal financial investment ...
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UK-based Premier Foods has taken over the wheat and flour milling operation of Swaziland-based Ngwane Group for ZAR100m. The Swaziland Competition Commission (SCC) has approved the transaction, subject to certain conditions. The ...
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UK-based Premier Foods has struck a deal with private equity firm Gores Group to sell a controlling stake in its struggling bread making division, a move which allows it to focus on its grocery business. As per the agreed terms, Gores ...
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UK-based Premier Foods will invest £20m to set up a new production and packing line at its cake manufacturing site in Fish Dam Lane in Carlton, Barnsley, in order to meet growing demand for its Mr. Kipling Snack Pack slices range. ...
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Kent-based savoury ingredients manufacturer Jardox has invested in four Loma IQ3 metal detectors and two CW3 checkweighers in the last three years. Meeting retailer standards – and in particular the stringent M&S code of practice for ...
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The CPI explained how Premier Foods, which owns Bisto, Lloyd Grossman Sauces, Hovis and Mr Kipling Cakes, made cost savings and increased productivity at its Ashford plant following changes to its transit process and display packaging for ...
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Premier Foods’ tie-up with AAK, the fats and oils supplier, will double AAK’s volume sales to the branded foods manufacturer and could strengthen collaboration on areas including shelf-life and fat reduction. Premier Foods ...
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Premier Foods is remaining tight-lipped about reports that the Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo may acquire its troubled bread division, as the firm’s short-term prospects divided City opinion. Premier Foods' plan to seek a financial ...
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Premier Foods was the subject of media reports surrounding the sale of 100M of its debt and its Hovis brand – as well as seeing a number of its directors quit the company – over the last 12 months. On top of this, the firm had ...
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AarhusKarlshamn (AAK), a UK-based edible oils and fats producer, has inked a three-year deal with Premier Foods to supply vegetable oils, fats and related food ingredients. The development is part of Premier Foods 'Invest to Grow' program ...
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Premier Foods, a UK-based food company, has confirmed that it is in talks over a sale of stake in its bread division, which produces brands, including Hovis and Mother’s Pride. The company has approached private equity groups and ...
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Premier Foods has confirmed press reports that it is seeking a partner to raise funding for its troubled bread business. Sliced and diced: Premier Foods is looking for a partner for its troubled breads business The debt-laden food ...
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Premier Foods is ahead of target on cutting suppliers and product lines, according to ceo Gavin Darby, reporting on third quarter (Q3) financial results yesterday. Premier Foods is growing its core power brands "During the quarter we ...
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Premier Foods, a UK-based food company, said that it is not planning to sell its Hovis bread business, and it seeks to further strengthen the unit. The company has faced a series of transactions such as management changes, refinancing and ...
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