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Associated British Foods Trading Update – What The Analysts Said

Associated British Foods has said that trading in the fourth quarter of its financial year 'exceeded expectations', with its Primark, Grocery and Sugar ope...

China-Australia Trade Tensions Impacting Agri-Food Sector, Says Analyst

The decision of China Mengniu to pull out of a deal to buy Australia's Lion Dairy & Drinks earlier this week underlines the rocky trade relationshi...

Direct-To-Consumer Set To Continue To Grow Post COVID-19: Study

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) market has expanded into almost every retail sector and is set to be a lasting winner from the COVID-19 crisis, a study by Glo...

Nestlé Continuing To Reshape Portfolio Following Buitoni Sale

Nestlé's decision to sell its Buitoni pasta business in North America forms part of a wider series of disposals aimed at making the food giant a mor...

Big Brands Embrace Direct-To-Consumer – A Sign Of Things to Come? Analysis

While major food brands and the grocery channel have been fundamentally aligned since the dawn of modern retail, changes to the consumer landscape have led...

Plant-Based Meat Could See Boost Post COVID-19 Outbreak

Plant-based meat alternatives could see sales increase once the COVID-19 epidemic has subsided, an industry analyst has suggested. Andy Coyne of GlobalD...

Associated British Foods Half-Year Results – What The Analysts Said

Associated British Foods has posted a 3% increase in sales, to £7.6 billion (€8.7 billion), in the first half of its financial year. Commenting...

Premier Foods Trading Update – What The Analysts Said

Premier Foods saw its sales increase 3.6% in the fourth quarter of its financial year, with a 10.5% increase in March alone, due to consumer stockpiling of...