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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.

Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil futures lifted by Asian strength and crude oil rally

Malaysian palm oil futures rose due to strengthening Asian markets and crude oil prices, reflecting a complex interplay of global commodities and emerging market trends...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London posts 2024 Annual Report and AGM Notice

Warpaint London plc (LON:W7L) announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report and details for the upcoming AGM on June 17, 2025...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm Oil futures rebound as export surge signals market resilience

Malaysian palm oil futures have rebounded after two weeks of decline, fueled by strong export figures and highlighting potential growth in the edible oils market...
Diageo Plc

Diageo Plc delivers strong Q3 growth, reaffirms outlook

Diageo Plc's Q3 fiscal 2025 trading results showcase strong organic net sales growth and a solid outlook, highlighting effective strategies for future profitability...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm Oil Futures Rebound on Export Strength and Oil Gains

Palm oil futures are rebounding, driven by a surge in exports and rising oil prices. Discover how these trends are reshaping the edible oil market landscape...
B&M European Value Retail

B&M European Value Retail appoints Tjeerd Jegen as CEO

B&M European Value Retail S.A has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO, bringing 25 years of international retail expertise to lead the UK’s leading variety goods retailer...
Premier Foods

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

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

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

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 Group Plc

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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

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

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

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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...
Dividend

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

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

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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...
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Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil futures lifted by Asian strength and crude oil rally

Malaysian palm oil futures rose due to strengthening Asian markets and crude oil prices, reflecting a complex interplay of global commodities and emerging market trends...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London posts 2024 Annual Report and AGM Notice

Warpaint London plc (LON:W7L) announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report and details for the upcoming AGM on June 17, 2025...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm Oil futures rebound as export surge signals market resilience

Malaysian palm oil futures have rebounded after two weeks of decline, fueled by strong export figures and highlighting potential growth in the edible oils market...
Diageo Plc

Diageo Plc delivers strong Q3 growth, reaffirms outlook

Diageo Plc's Q3 fiscal 2025 trading results showcase strong organic net sales growth and a solid outlook, highlighting effective strategies for future profitability...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm Oil Futures Rebound on Export Strength and Oil Gains

Palm oil futures are rebounding, driven by a surge in exports and rising oil prices. Discover how these trends are reshaping the edible oil market landscape...
B&M European Value Retail

B&M European Value Retail appoints Tjeerd Jegen as CEO

B&M European Value Retail S.A has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO, bringing 25 years of international retail expertise to lead the UK’s leading variety goods retailer...
Premier Foods

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

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

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

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 Group Plc

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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

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

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

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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...
Dividend

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

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

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...
Dekel Agri-Vision

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...
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