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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 [...]
Premier Foods: Mr Kipling maker ups dividend on strong growth Retail Revenue at Premier Foods jumped last year, driven by growth in branded goods and international sales. The Mr Kipling owner told markets this morning that adjusted profit before tax rose 8.8 per cent to £169.3m in the year ended March 29. Profit after tax rose 11 per cent, with basic earnings per share up 10 [...]
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 [...]
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Mr Kipling still a winner for Premier Foods as sales rise but outlook unchanged July 18, 2024 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.
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods hikes dividend as profit booms May 16, 2024 Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods has been boosted by increased demand for its products.
Premier Foods shares soar after £33m windfall from suspending pension deficit payments early March 6, 2024 Premier Foods said it reached an agreement with the RHM Pension Scheme Trustee to suspend the contribution from 1 April.
190 million mince pies sold as Mr Kipling-maker Premier Foods has best Christmas ever January 23, 2024 The St Albans-based listed firm reported a 14.4 per cent increase in sales on last year's third quarter, with major departments including grocery and sweet treats surging.
Danone UK boss urges government to raise fat, sugar and salt taxes June 11, 2023 The UK boss of a major food firm has called on ministers to link VAT rates to the “health credentials” of products containing fat, salt and sugar, in the first example of such a demand coming from business rather than government. James Mayer, president of Danone UK & Ireland, which sells the Actimel yoghurt drink [...]
No gravy train: Bisto-maker Premier to cut 300 jobs despite strong festive sales January 19, 2023 Leading British manufacturer Premier Foods’ grocery business has gone from strength-to-strength over the Christmas period, as it looks to close a loss-making factory costing 300 jobs. The company, the maker or famous brands including Mr Kipling, Ambrosia, Custard and Angel Delight, cashed in on festive purchasing despite the cost of living crisis, with sales up [...]