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Soap Maker PZ Cussons Warns On Profit

PZ Cussons has warned of lower annual profit as it cut its interim dividend, pressured by the devaluation of the Nigerian currency, sending shares in the s...

Food And Beverage M&A Activity 'Surges' In UK

The UK food and beverage sector saw a 'surge' in merger and acquisition activity last year, a new study by Oghma Partners has found, with 116 deals taking...

Bakkavor Optimistic After Profits Exceed Market Expectations In FY2023

Prepared food firm Bakkavor expects increased profitability in 2024 after its profits exceeded expectations in full-year 2023.

UK's Compass To Buy Rival Caterer CH&CO In €553m Deal

British catering firm Compass Group has agreed to buy rival CH&CO for an initial enterprise value of £475 million (€553.6 million)...

Meat Producer Cranswick Upbeat On Annual Profit After Strong Christmas Sales

British meat producer Cranswick forecast annual profit ahead of its previous expectation, helped by stronger-than-expected trading in the Christmas quarter...

Hilton Food Group Reports 'Strong' Christmas Trading

Hilton Food Group has reported a 'strong' festive period with 3% growth in volume in December 2023 compared to the same period in the year before.

Vimto Maker Nichols Reports 'Strong Performance' In FY 2023

Soft drinks maker Nichols has reported a 3.5% increase in total group revenue to £170.7 million (€198.4 million) in its financial year 2023.

Just One In Five UK Consumers Have A 'Strong' Understanding Of Nutritional Supplements

Just over one in five UK consumers (21%) state that they have a 'strong' understanding of how to use nutritional supplements, how they work and their benef...