Boom in branded treats not enough to offset overall grocery sales Retail Premier Foods has reported a slight uptick in sales thanks to a few booming branded categories, although non-branded goods suffered. The company told markets this morning that grocery sales fell 2.7 per cent to £174.7m in the first quarter of the year, with branded sales also down. Overall sales at the company rose 0.2 per [...]
Mr Kipling mince pies deliver biggest-ever quarter for Premier Foods Retail Mr Kipling remains the star seller for owner Premier Foods in both the UK and Australia, with mince pies and Brownie Bites more than doubling sales over Christmas. Premier Foods subsequently said it expected profit to be at the upper end of expectations – £180.1m to £186.4m – this year. Its share price rose by [...]
Mr Kipling still a winner for Premier Foods as sales rise but outlook unchanged Business Sales of Mr Kipling and Asian meal kit The Spice Tailor boosted the company's branded sales by 7.3 per cent, to £213.8m from £199.3m last year.