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.

Premier Foods Plc reports record branded sales and 62% dividend increase

Premier Foods plc has reported outstanding preliminary results for FY24/25, showcasing significant revenue growth and increased profits, alongside a rising dividend...

Dekel Agri-Vision’s Positive Momentum Continues as Cashew Profitability Nears – Zeus Capital

Strong pricing, coupled with stable production levels, has helped push year-to-date revenues in the palm oil division 30% ahead of the previous year..

Imperial Brands Plc moves to equal quarterly dividends with 4.5% rise

Imperial Brands PLC announces a revised dividend structure, switching to four equal quarterly payments from FY25, ensuring consistent cash returns and a 4.5% increase for shareholders...

Dekel Agri-Vision reports strong April 2025 production and pricing

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reports robust April performance in its palm oil operations and improved results in cashew processing, signaling strong growth potential for 2025...

Kitwave reports H1 2025 trading in line with expectations

Kitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) announces a positive pre-close trading update, reporting solid performance amid challenges, with strong prospects for H2 2025...

Palm Oil futures rebound on demand revival and tariff signals

Palm oil futures are on the rise after a downturn, driven by increased demand expectations and geopolitical shifts impacting trade dynamics...

Associated British Foods Plc confirms talks with Endless over Allied Bakeries

Associated British Foods plc confirms discussions with Endless LLP for a potential transaction amid challenging market conditions for Allied Bakeries...

Warpaint London CEO on 2024 results, Brand Architekts and 2025 growth Plans (LON:W7L)

Warpaint London Plc's CEO, Sam Bazini, shares insights on the company's impressive 2024 results, record revenue milestones, and the strategic integration of Brand Architekts...

Bunzl Plc enters Chilean healthcare and acquires Dutch medical firm

Bunzl plc expands its global footprint with acquisitions in Chile and the Netherlands, strengthening its presence in the healthcare distribution sector...

Ivory Coast’s agricultural boom powers Dekel Agri-Vision’s growth

Discover how Ivory Coast is emerging as a West African economic powerhouse, leveraging its agricultural strength in cocoa, coffee, and palm oil for robust growth...

Associated British Foods Plc confirms interim dividend

Associated British Foods plc announces an interim dividend of 20.7 pence, payable on July 4, 2025, with options for dividend reinvestment available...

Warpaint London delivers record 2024 results

Warpaint London plc has unveiled its impressive audited results for 2024, showcasing robust revenue growth and record profit margins across key brands...

Unilever Plc delivers resilient Q1 2025 with 3.0% sales growth

Unilever has released its Q1 2025 trading statement, showing a resilient performance with a 3% underlying sales growth. The full-year outlook remains optimistic...

Palm Oil prices poised for recovery amid global demand surge

Palm oil prices are stabilising at RM3,900 per tonne, driven by rising demand from China and India, presenting a promising outlook for investors in the sector...

J Sainsbury Plc delivers record grocery share gains, £1bn Profit in FY25

J Sainsbury Plc's latest results reveal a robust performance, driven by strategic investments and market share gains. Discover how their Next Level strategy enhances customer value...

Bunzl Plc cuts 2025 outlook after profit decline

Bunzl plc provides a trading update for Q1 2025, revealing challenges in North America, revenue growth shifts, and a revised outlook for the year ahead...

B&M European Value Retail delivers strong revenue growth and robust trading performance

B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON:BME) reports a solid FY25 performance, highlighting revenue growth, store expansion, and strategic plans for future success...

New cashew harvests set to shake up global supply

A surge in global cashew production is imminent, driven by new harvests in Vietnam and Africa. This boom will reshape pricing and procurement strategies for 2025...

Diageo Plc launches and prices $1.5 billion fixed rate USD bonds

Diageo Plc has announced a $1.5 billion bond offering, featuring fixed-rate notes due in 2030 and 2035, to support its corporate initiatives and growth...

Tesco Plc FY24/25: Profit up, Market Share highest since 2016

Tesco Plc has revealed its impressive Preliminary Results for 2024/25, showcasing strong sales growth and robust operating profit, positioning the brand for future success...
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Premier Foods Plc reports record branded sales and 62% dividend increase

Premier Foods plc has reported outstanding preliminary results for FY24/25, showcasing significant revenue growth and increased profits, alongside a rising dividend...

Dekel Agri-Vision’s Positive Momentum Continues as Cashew Profitability Nears – Zeus Capital

Strong pricing, coupled with stable production levels, has helped push year-to-date revenues in the palm oil division 30% ahead of the previous year..

Imperial Brands Plc moves to equal quarterly dividends with 4.5% rise

Imperial Brands PLC announces a revised dividend structure, switching to four equal quarterly payments from FY25, ensuring consistent cash returns and a 4.5% increase for shareholders...

Dekel Agri-Vision reports strong April 2025 production and pricing

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reports robust April performance in its palm oil operations and improved results in cashew processing, signaling strong growth potential for 2025...

Kitwave reports H1 2025 trading in line with expectations

Kitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) announces a positive pre-close trading update, reporting solid performance amid challenges, with strong prospects for H2 2025...

Palm Oil futures rebound on demand revival and tariff signals

Palm oil futures are on the rise after a downturn, driven by increased demand expectations and geopolitical shifts impacting trade dynamics...

Associated British Foods Plc confirms talks with Endless over Allied Bakeries

Associated British Foods plc confirms discussions with Endless LLP for a potential transaction amid challenging market conditions for Allied Bakeries...

Warpaint London CEO on 2024 results, Brand Architekts and 2025 growth Plans (LON:W7L)

Warpaint London Plc's CEO, Sam Bazini, shares insights on the company's impressive 2024 results, record revenue milestones, and the strategic integration of Brand Architekts...

Bunzl Plc enters Chilean healthcare and acquires Dutch medical firm

Bunzl plc expands its global footprint with acquisitions in Chile and the Netherlands, strengthening its presence in the healthcare distribution sector...

Ivory Coast’s agricultural boom powers Dekel Agri-Vision’s growth

Discover how Ivory Coast is emerging as a West African economic powerhouse, leveraging its agricultural strength in cocoa, coffee, and palm oil for robust growth...

Associated British Foods Plc confirms interim dividend

Associated British Foods plc announces an interim dividend of 20.7 pence, payable on July 4, 2025, with options for dividend reinvestment available...

Warpaint London delivers record 2024 results

Warpaint London plc has unveiled its impressive audited results for 2024, showcasing robust revenue growth and record profit margins across key brands...

Unilever Plc delivers resilient Q1 2025 with 3.0% sales growth

Unilever has released its Q1 2025 trading statement, showing a resilient performance with a 3% underlying sales growth. The full-year outlook remains optimistic...

Palm Oil prices poised for recovery amid global demand surge

Palm oil prices are stabilising at RM3,900 per tonne, driven by rising demand from China and India, presenting a promising outlook for investors in the sector...

J Sainsbury Plc delivers record grocery share gains, £1bn Profit in FY25

J Sainsbury Plc's latest results reveal a robust performance, driven by strategic investments and market share gains. Discover how their Next Level strategy enhances customer value...

Bunzl Plc cuts 2025 outlook after profit decline

Bunzl plc provides a trading update for Q1 2025, revealing challenges in North America, revenue growth shifts, and a revised outlook for the year ahead...

B&M European Value Retail delivers strong revenue growth and robust trading performance

B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON:BME) reports a solid FY25 performance, highlighting revenue growth, store expansion, and strategic plans for future success...

New cashew harvests set to shake up global supply

A surge in global cashew production is imminent, driven by new harvests in Vietnam and Africa. This boom will reshape pricing and procurement strategies for 2025...

Diageo Plc launches and prices $1.5 billion fixed rate USD bonds

Diageo Plc has announced a $1.5 billion bond offering, featuring fixed-rate notes due in 2030 and 2035, to support its corporate initiatives and growth...

Tesco Plc FY24/25: Profit up, Market Share highest since 2016

Tesco Plc has revealed its impressive Preliminary Results for 2024/25, showcasing strong sales growth and robust operating profit, positioning the brand for future success...
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