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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.

Lords Group Trading Plc

Lords Group Trading Share Price Tipped to Double on Positive 1H25 Results, Cavendish

Lords Group Trading, a specialist distributor of building, plumbing, and heating products continues to demonstrate resilience, growth, and strategic focus across its core divisions...
C&C Group Plc

C&C Group CFO Andrew Andrea to step down for role at Domino’s Pizza Group

C&C Group has announced that Andrew Andrea, Chief Financial and Transformation Officer, will step down by March 2026 to become CFO at Domino's Pizza Group PLC. A search for his successor is underway...
Unilever

Unilever Plc appoints Srinivas Phatak as Chief Financial Officer

Unilever has confirmed Srinivas Phatak as its new CFO and Board member, effective immediately. Previously acting CFO, Srinivas was selected following a full internal and external search process, with the Board citing his strong leadership, financial expertise, and track record in driving value creation...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil in Côte d’Ivoire balancing regional strength with global pressures

Côte d'Ivoire’s palm oil industry stands at a strategic crossroads where rural livelihoods, regional trade, and global sustainability pressures converge...
Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods reports trading update with Primark growth in UK and US

Associated British Foods plc has provided a second-half trading update ahead of its year-end on 13 September 2025. Primark delivered improved UK performance and strong US sales, though trading in Europe was weaker...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London reports interim results with revenue growth and higher dividend

Warpaint London reported an 8% increase in revenue to £49.3m for H1 2025, supported by the acquisition of Brand Architekts. Gross profit margin improved to 45%, while cash rose to £17m. The board declared a 14% increase in the interim dividend to 4.0p per share....
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision delivers record cashew output and strong pricing in August update

Dekel Agri-Vision reported a strong August 2025 update, with its cashew processing plant at Tiebissou achieving a second consecutive month of record output, up nearly 400% year on year. The company also benefited from resilient palm oil and kernel oil prices, which continue to support revenues...
Bunzl plc

Bunzl Plc expands with five acquisitions across Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Chile

Bunzl has announced the completion of two new acquisitions, Quindesur in Spain and Gisa in Mexico, alongside the previously disclosed purchases of Solupack in Brazil and Hospitalia in Chile...
Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods to acquire Hovis Group

Associated British Foods has agreed to acquire Hovis Group from Endless LLP, combining it with Allied Bakeries to form a more efficient and sustainable UK bread business...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision AGM to be held on 10 September 2025

Dekel Agri-Vision will hold its Annual General Meeting on 10 September 2025 in London. The Notice of AGM will be available on the company’s website and sent to shareholders who have requested a physical copy...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision sees record cashew output, higher palm oil prices

Dekel Agri-Vision has announced a July 2025 update, highlighting record monthly raw cashew nut processing of 533 tonnes at its Tiebissou plant, up 423% from July 2024...
Coca Cola

Coca-Cola HBC reports 9.9% organic revenue growth in H1 2025

Coca-Cola HBC delivered 9.9% organic revenue growth and a 15.2% rise in reported EBIT to €649.8m for H1 2025, driven by strong performance in Emerging markets, pricing initiatives, and innovation across its 24/7 portfolio...
Diageo

Diageo Plc FY25 profit down 28%, free cash flow rises to $2.7bn

Diageo reported FY25 operating profit of $4.3bn, down 27.8%, impacted by exceptional costs and currency headwinds. Organic net sales rose 1.7%, while free cash flow increased to $2.7bn. The group raised its cost savings target to $625m and reaffirmed its outlook for mid-single-digit profit growth in FY26...
Palm oil

Palm oil futures stir interest amid shifting rival oil dynamics

Palm oil futures are gaining support from shifting trade dynamics, currency trends and rival oil strength, pointing to a more favourable structural setup...

Reckitt Benckiser reports 4.2% core revenue growth and upgraded 2025 outlook

Reckitt Benckiser delivered a strong H1 2025, with Core Reckitt like‑for‑like net revenues up 4.2% and Emerging Markets growth of 12.8%. Adjusted operating profit margin improved by 110 bps to 24.6%, supporting a 5% rise in the interim dividend and an upgrade to full‑year LFL net revenue guidance above 4% for Core Reckitt...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil trade turning tide

A convergence of favourable weather, measured export policies and strengthening demand is shaping a brighter outlook for palm oil traders and investors...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision appoints Jonathan Johnson-Watts as Non-Executive Chairman

Jonathan Johnson-Watts becomes Non-Executive Chairman with a 7.6% stake, replacing Andrew Tillery...
Greencore Group Plc

Greencore Group Q3 revenue up 9.9% to £511m, profit guidance lifted

Greencore grew Q3 FY25 revenue 9.9% to £511.1m, with volumes and mix up 6.8% and inflation recovery of 3.1%. Service levels remained high at 99.3%. The Group now expects FY25 Adjusted Operating Profit of £118–121m, above earlier guidance...
Dekel Agri-Vision

A rare alignment in the edible oil landscape

A subtle fusion of currency shifts, policy tweaks and cross‐commodity trends is transforming the palm oil landscape into a compelling arena for discerning investors...
Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser to divest Essential Home business to Advent

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has entered into an agreement to sell its Essential Home business to Advent International for an enterprise value of up to US$4.8 billion, while retaining a 30 percent equity stake...
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Lords Group Trading Plc

Lords Group Trading Share Price Tipped to Double on Positive 1H25 Results, Cavendish

Lords Group Trading, a specialist distributor of building, plumbing, and heating products continues to demonstrate resilience, growth, and strategic focus across its core divisions...
C&C Group Plc

C&C Group CFO Andrew Andrea to step down for role at Domino’s Pizza Group

C&C Group has announced that Andrew Andrea, Chief Financial and Transformation Officer, will step down by March 2026 to become CFO at Domino's Pizza Group PLC. A search for his successor is underway...
Unilever

Unilever Plc appoints Srinivas Phatak as Chief Financial Officer

Unilever has confirmed Srinivas Phatak as its new CFO and Board member, effective immediately. Previously acting CFO, Srinivas was selected following a full internal and external search process, with the Board citing his strong leadership, financial expertise, and track record in driving value creation...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil in Côte d’Ivoire balancing regional strength with global pressures

Côte d'Ivoire’s palm oil industry stands at a strategic crossroads where rural livelihoods, regional trade, and global sustainability pressures converge...
Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods reports trading update with Primark growth in UK and US

Associated British Foods plc has provided a second-half trading update ahead of its year-end on 13 September 2025. Primark delivered improved UK performance and strong US sales, though trading in Europe was weaker...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London reports interim results with revenue growth and higher dividend

Warpaint London reported an 8% increase in revenue to £49.3m for H1 2025, supported by the acquisition of Brand Architekts. Gross profit margin improved to 45%, while cash rose to £17m. The board declared a 14% increase in the interim dividend to 4.0p per share....
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision delivers record cashew output and strong pricing in August update

Dekel Agri-Vision reported a strong August 2025 update, with its cashew processing plant at Tiebissou achieving a second consecutive month of record output, up nearly 400% year on year. The company also benefited from resilient palm oil and kernel oil prices, which continue to support revenues...
Bunzl plc

Bunzl Plc expands with five acquisitions across Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Chile

Bunzl has announced the completion of two new acquisitions, Quindesur in Spain and Gisa in Mexico, alongside the previously disclosed purchases of Solupack in Brazil and Hospitalia in Chile...
Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods to acquire Hovis Group

Associated British Foods has agreed to acquire Hovis Group from Endless LLP, combining it with Allied Bakeries to form a more efficient and sustainable UK bread business...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision AGM to be held on 10 September 2025

Dekel Agri-Vision will hold its Annual General Meeting on 10 September 2025 in London. The Notice of AGM will be available on the company’s website and sent to shareholders who have requested a physical copy...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision sees record cashew output, higher palm oil prices

Dekel Agri-Vision has announced a July 2025 update, highlighting record monthly raw cashew nut processing of 533 tonnes at its Tiebissou plant, up 423% from July 2024...
Coca Cola

Coca-Cola HBC reports 9.9% organic revenue growth in H1 2025

Coca-Cola HBC delivered 9.9% organic revenue growth and a 15.2% rise in reported EBIT to €649.8m for H1 2025, driven by strong performance in Emerging markets, pricing initiatives, and innovation across its 24/7 portfolio...
Diageo

Diageo Plc FY25 profit down 28%, free cash flow rises to $2.7bn

Diageo reported FY25 operating profit of $4.3bn, down 27.8%, impacted by exceptional costs and currency headwinds. Organic net sales rose 1.7%, while free cash flow increased to $2.7bn. The group raised its cost savings target to $625m and reaffirmed its outlook for mid-single-digit profit growth in FY26...
Palm oil

Palm oil futures stir interest amid shifting rival oil dynamics

Palm oil futures are gaining support from shifting trade dynamics, currency trends and rival oil strength, pointing to a more favourable structural setup...

Reckitt Benckiser reports 4.2% core revenue growth and upgraded 2025 outlook

Reckitt Benckiser delivered a strong H1 2025, with Core Reckitt like‑for‑like net revenues up 4.2% and Emerging Markets growth of 12.8%. Adjusted operating profit margin improved by 110 bps to 24.6%, supporting a 5% rise in the interim dividend and an upgrade to full‑year LFL net revenue guidance above 4% for Core Reckitt...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil trade turning tide

A convergence of favourable weather, measured export policies and strengthening demand is shaping a brighter outlook for palm oil traders and investors...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision appoints Jonathan Johnson-Watts as Non-Executive Chairman

Jonathan Johnson-Watts becomes Non-Executive Chairman with a 7.6% stake, replacing Andrew Tillery...
Greencore Group Plc

Greencore Group Q3 revenue up 9.9% to £511m, profit guidance lifted

Greencore grew Q3 FY25 revenue 9.9% to £511.1m, with volumes and mix up 6.8% and inflation recovery of 3.1%. Service levels remained high at 99.3%. The Group now expects FY25 Adjusted Operating Profit of £118–121m, above earlier guidance...
Dekel Agri-Vision

A rare alignment in the edible oil landscape

A subtle fusion of currency shifts, policy tweaks and cross‐commodity trends is transforming the palm oil landscape into a compelling arena for discerning investors...
Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser to divest Essential Home business to Advent

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has entered into an agreement to sell its Essential Home business to Advent International for an enterprise value of up to US$4.8 billion, while retaining a 30 percent equity stake...
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