Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

Hunting PLC Provides Cost Reduction Plan Update and Capital Allocation Changes

Hunting PLC announced an update to its cost reduction programme alongside changes to its capital allocation strategy. The company outlined measures aimed at improving efficiency and supporting long-term financial performance...

The Flooring Show positions sector leaders for commercial advantage

UK flooring trade exhibition showcasing suppliers and strengthening industry relationships, with Likewise maintaining an active commercial presence...

Palm oil pushes higher as energy and rival oils tighten the market

Palm oil has reached a one week high as strength in rival oils and energy markets sharpens investor focus on supply, policy and positioning...

Bunzl delivers modest revenue growth in 2025; outlook for stable 2026

Bunzl plc reported 3.0% revenue growth at constant exchange rates in 2025, driven by acquisitions, while adjusted operating profit declined 4.3% and margin fell to 7.7%...

UK manufacturing sector navigates structural shift in 2025

UK manufacturing added significant value in 2025 and entered 2026 with firmer order momentum, even as firms continued to streamline their workforces and manage cost pressures...

Palm oil finds support as global edible oil complex strengthens

Palm oil has rebounded alongside stronger soya oil and energy markets, signalling improving cross commodity support and renewed investor interest...

Likewise sets stage for enhanced profitability through 2026 pricing strategy

Likewise is strengthening margins and positioning for continued growth through targeted price increases and operational scale...

Vp plc Earnings Reset Reflects Market Headwinds, Says Equity Development

Vp plc resets earnings expectations amid market headwinds, with Equity Development highlighting recovery potential and attractive sub 10x valuation...

UK manufacturing rebounds as export demand and output accelerate

UK manufacturers begin 2026 with rising output and export demand, signalling an early-stage recovery in a rate-sensitive sector...

Coca-Cola HBC AG reports strong 2025 results with 8.1% organic revenue growth

Coca-Cola HBC AG delivered strong growth in 2025, with organic revenue up 8.1% and organic EBIT up 11.5%, driven by volume growth in Sparkling and Energy, disciplined revenue growth management, and continued investment in digital and AI capabilities...

Dekel Agri-Vision sees early recovery as palm oil prices remain strong

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reported improving palm oil production momentum in early February alongside continued strong crude palm oil prices...

Supply signals in focus as palm oil prices edge up

Palm oil prices are finding cautious support from exports and rival oils, but investors await fresh supply data to gauge direction...

C&C Group appoints Adam Phillips as Chief Financial Officer

C&C Group plc has announced the appointment of Adam Phillips to its Board as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. Adam is expected to join the Company in April 2026, succeeding Andrew Andrea, who will step down from the Board in March 2026...

Palm oil strengthens as export growth boosts market outlook

Palm oil futures climb as Indian demand rises and export momentum strengthens, setting a firmer tone for early 2024...

Likewise’s Tony Brewer on accelerating growth, strong investment and £200m+ revenue ambition

CEO Tony Brewer highlights Likewise Group’s sustained revenue growth despite market headwinds, supported by shareholder backing, supplier partnerships, and expanding UK infrastructure...

A.G. Barr reports solid FY25/26 performance

For the year ended 31 January 2026, A.G. Barr achieved solid revenue growth, margin expansion and maintained returns on capital...

Cranswick reports strong Christmas trading and upgrades full-year profit outlook

Cranswick delivered strong revenue growth in the 13 weeks to 27 December 2025, driven by record Christmas trading across its Fresh Pork, Convenience and Gourmet ranges...

Palm oil finds support as exports rise and broader markets firm

Rising exports and stronger related markets help lift palm oil prices, though currency strength could weigh on future gains...

C&C Group lowers profit outlook amid weaker consumer demand

C&C Group plc has issued a trading update noting subdued consumer demand and softer hospitality volumes, leading to a revised adjusted operating profit expectation of €70m to €73m...

Camellia Plc announces Board and Committee changes

Camellia announces that Rachel English has stepped down as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 23 January 2026. The Company also confirms new chair appointments to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Sustainability and Safeguarding Committee, and has begun the process to appoint a new independent Non-Executive Director...
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Hunting PLC Provides Cost Reduction Plan Update and Capital Allocation Changes

Hunting PLC announced an update to its cost reduction programme alongside changes to its capital allocation strategy. The company outlined measures aimed at improving efficiency and supporting long-term financial performance...

The Flooring Show positions sector leaders for commercial advantage

UK flooring trade exhibition showcasing suppliers and strengthening industry relationships, with Likewise maintaining an active commercial presence...

Palm oil pushes higher as energy and rival oils tighten the market

Palm oil has reached a one week high as strength in rival oils and energy markets sharpens investor focus on supply, policy and positioning...

Bunzl delivers modest revenue growth in 2025; outlook for stable 2026

Bunzl plc reported 3.0% revenue growth at constant exchange rates in 2025, driven by acquisitions, while adjusted operating profit declined 4.3% and margin fell to 7.7%...

UK manufacturing sector navigates structural shift in 2025

UK manufacturing added significant value in 2025 and entered 2026 with firmer order momentum, even as firms continued to streamline their workforces and manage cost pressures...

Palm oil finds support as global edible oil complex strengthens

Palm oil has rebounded alongside stronger soya oil and energy markets, signalling improving cross commodity support and renewed investor interest...

Likewise sets stage for enhanced profitability through 2026 pricing strategy

Likewise is strengthening margins and positioning for continued growth through targeted price increases and operational scale...

Vp plc Earnings Reset Reflects Market Headwinds, Says Equity Development

Vp plc resets earnings expectations amid market headwinds, with Equity Development highlighting recovery potential and attractive sub 10x valuation...

UK manufacturing rebounds as export demand and output accelerate

UK manufacturers begin 2026 with rising output and export demand, signalling an early-stage recovery in a rate-sensitive sector...

Coca-Cola HBC AG reports strong 2025 results with 8.1% organic revenue growth

Coca-Cola HBC AG delivered strong growth in 2025, with organic revenue up 8.1% and organic EBIT up 11.5%, driven by volume growth in Sparkling and Energy, disciplined revenue growth management, and continued investment in digital and AI capabilities...

Dekel Agri-Vision sees early recovery as palm oil prices remain strong

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reported improving palm oil production momentum in early February alongside continued strong crude palm oil prices...

Supply signals in focus as palm oil prices edge up

Palm oil prices are finding cautious support from exports and rival oils, but investors await fresh supply data to gauge direction...

C&C Group appoints Adam Phillips as Chief Financial Officer

C&C Group plc has announced the appointment of Adam Phillips to its Board as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. Adam is expected to join the Company in April 2026, succeeding Andrew Andrea, who will step down from the Board in March 2026...

Palm oil strengthens as export growth boosts market outlook

Palm oil futures climb as Indian demand rises and export momentum strengthens, setting a firmer tone for early 2024...

Likewise’s Tony Brewer on accelerating growth, strong investment and £200m+ revenue ambition

CEO Tony Brewer highlights Likewise Group’s sustained revenue growth despite market headwinds, supported by shareholder backing, supplier partnerships, and expanding UK infrastructure...

A.G. Barr reports solid FY25/26 performance

For the year ended 31 January 2026, A.G. Barr achieved solid revenue growth, margin expansion and maintained returns on capital...

Cranswick reports strong Christmas trading and upgrades full-year profit outlook

Cranswick delivered strong revenue growth in the 13 weeks to 27 December 2025, driven by record Christmas trading across its Fresh Pork, Convenience and Gourmet ranges...

Palm oil finds support as exports rise and broader markets firm

Rising exports and stronger related markets help lift palm oil prices, though currency strength could weigh on future gains...

C&C Group lowers profit outlook amid weaker consumer demand

C&C Group plc has issued a trading update noting subdued consumer demand and softer hospitality volumes, leading to a revised adjusted operating profit expectation of €70m to €73m...

Camellia Plc announces Board and Committee changes

Camellia announces that Rachel English has stepped down as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 23 January 2026. The Company also confirms new chair appointments to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Sustainability and Safeguarding Committee, and has begun the process to appoint a new independent Non-Executive Director...
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