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.
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) has announced that, further to the Company’s announcement on 26 April 2023, Kris Licht will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 October..
Tractor Supply Company which can be found using ticker (TSCO) now have 29 market analysts covering the stock. The analyst consensus now points to a rating of ‘buy’. The target..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has published its half yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Financial results H1 23 H1..
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) has announced that Jeff Carr (61), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director, has notified Reckitt of his intention to retire as of 31 March..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced that it has acquired three businesses and signed an agreement to acquire a further business across a range..
Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH), a growth-focused Consumer Packaged Goods business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, has reported its financial results for the six months ended 30 June..
Diageo PLC (LON:DGE) delivers strong performance while investing in sustainable long-term growth. Delivered strong net sales and operating profit growth within medium-term guidance – Reported net sales of £17.1 billion, increased..
Unilever PLC (LON:ULVR) has announced the appointment of Ian Meakins as a Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate following a comprehensive search process. Ian will join the Board as Non-Executive Director..
Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH) has announced that, after a stronger than anticipated finish to the first six months of the year, it is upgrading its 2023 earnings expectations. Performance in..
J Sainsburys plc (LON:SBRY) has announced its first quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to 24 June 2023. Trading Highlights Continued strong Grocery momentum, reflecting investment in value, innovation,..
Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) has announced that Dr Gerry Murphy will join the Board and be appointed Chair on 1 September 2023. Gerry Murphy has extensive global leadership experience in both..
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has issued a trading update for the 12 weeks to 27 May 2023 summarising the significant trading developments since the last market update. Trading performance The following table sets out revenues by business segment for the third quarter of the financial year and for year to date...
Following the appointment of Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive on 15 May 2023, British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has announced changes to its Management Board. The new structure, roles and..
Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH) has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Brown-Forman Finland Oy, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, from Brown-Forman Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Brown-Forman Netherlands..
Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) has announced its Q1 trading statement for 2023/24. Sales performance (exc. VAT, exc. fuel) for the 13 weeks ended 27 May 2023: Sales (£m) LFL sales change..
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) has announced the appointment of Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc as joint corporate broker, to work alongside its existing broker Barclays Bank PLC, with immediate..
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) and National Milk Records plc (NMR) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition to be made by ABF,..
British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has announced its 2023 H1 Pre-Close Trading Update. On track to meet full year guidance Tadeu Marroco, Chief Executive: “I am delighted to provide this..
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) has appointed Debra Crew as interim CEO. Sir Ivan Menezes is currently in hospital receiving treatment for medical conditions including a stomach ulcer. Over the weekend, we..
Further to the announcements made on 13 April 2023 and 25 April 2023, Diageo plc (LON:DGE) has confirmed that the listing of Diageo’s ordinary shares (ISIN: GB0002374006) on Euronext Dublin..
