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 launches bookbuild for new €13.3m bond

Dekel Agri-Vision has begun the bookbuild process for a new six-year €13.3 million bond that will refinance existing debt and improve cash flow flexibility as the company pursues additional financing..

May 12, 2026

Dekel Agri-Vision reports strong April palm oil production growth

Dekel Agri-Vision said April CPO production rose 43.6% year-on-year at its Ayenouan palm oil project, supported by strong high-season volumes and robust pricing...

May 11, 2026

Likewise advances towards larger UK flooring platform

Likewise Group is increasing sales, profit and distribution capacity as it works towards a larger UK flooring platform...

May 6, 2026

Diageo maintains FY26 outlook as regional trends diverge in Q3

Third-quarter results showed slight organic growth, driven by gains in Europe and emerging markets, while North America remained weak. The company reiterated full-year guidance and highlighted progress on cost savings..

May 6, 2026

Palm oil climbs on Malaysia biodiesel demand expectations

Palm oil climbs on expectations of stronger Malaysian biodiesel demand, with supply and external markets still shaping the outlook...

May 5, 2026

Palm oil price moves put commodity exposure back in view

Palm oil prices are rising as edible oil strength, crude prices and currency moves support demand, creating opportunities for producers and cost pressure for buyers...

April 30, 2026

Likewise Group sets AGM date for June 2026 and confirms Annual Report release

The company will hold its AGM on 17 June 2026 in Birmingham, following the release of its 2025 Annual Report on 1 May. Shareholders are advised to vote by proxy..

April 30, 2026

Likewise Group FY25 Results Highlight Ongoing Growth Momentum, Zeus

Likewise Group FY25 results show strong revenue growth, improving margins and continued market share gains, according to latest Zeus research note insights...

April 29, 2026

Warpaint London delivers record revenue and strong cash growth in 2025

Warpaint London reported record revenue, improved margins, and a stronger debt-free balance sheet in 2025, supported by brand acquisitions, online growth, and expanding retail partnerships...

April 29, 2026

Likewise Group FY25 revenue rises 9% as 2026 trading starts strongly

Likewise Group reported FY25 revenue of £163.1m and underlying profit before tax of £3.1m, with early 2026 sales up 15% and further investment planned to support growth...

April 28, 2026

Likewise Q1 2026 Trading Update Shows Strong Sales Momentum, Zeus

Likewise delivered strong Q1 2026 sales growth, with Zeus highlighting market share gains, logistics investment and capacity for further expansion...

April 23, 2026

Sainsbury’s reports FY 2025/26 results with grocery sales up 5.2%

Sainsbury’s said grocery sales rose 5.2% in the 52 weeks ended 28 February 2026, while retail underlying operating profit was £1.025 billion and statutory profit after tax increased to £393..

April 23, 2026

Reckitt Benckiser reports Q1 2026 growth and keeps full-year outlook unchanged

Reckitt reported Q1 2026 like-for-like net revenue growth of 0.6% for the group and 1.3% for Core Reckitt, with strong emerging markets performance partly offset by weak seasonal OTC demand,..

April 22, 2026

Bunzl reports resilient first-quarter 2026 trading and reiterates full-year guidance

Bunzl said first-quarter revenue rose 1.5% at constant exchange rates, with underlying revenue up 2.0%, as volume growth and tariff-related price increases supported performance amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty...

April 22, 2026

Associated British Foods expects stronger second half after weak H1 2026 performance

Associated British Foods said first-half adjusted operating profit fell 18% as Primark invested for growth and Sugar underperformed. The group kept its overall full-year outlook unchanged, apart from Sugar, and..

April 21, 2026

Likewise Group buys Leeds freehold hub as Q1 2026 revenue rises 15.2%

Likewise Group has acquired a second freehold distribution hub in Leeds for £3.0 million and reported revenue of £44.2 million for the three months to 31 March 2026, up 15.2%..

April 21, 2026

Palm oil rebound puts investor focus on energy exposure and demand risk

Palm oil has risen on stronger crude and firmer edible oils, but investors still need to see demand improve for the move to look sustainable...

April 20, 2026

Warpaint London plc to release FY2025 results on 29 April 2026

The cosmetics group behind W7, Technic, and Barry M will publish its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on Wednesday 29 April 2026...

April 20, 2026

Tesco posts higher profit, cash flow and dividend in preliminary 2025/26 results

In its preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 28 February 2026, Tesco reported statutory revenue of £73.7bn, operating profit of £3.0bn and diluted EPS of 27.1p. On a comparable..

April 16, 2026

Palm oil finds support as policy direction and pricing dynamics stay in focus

Palm oil’s latest move highlights a market where supportive biofuel policy is still intact, but investors may need stronger export trends and firmer demand signals to unlock more confidence...

April 15, 2026

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Consumer Defensive

Dekel Agri-Vision launches bookbuild for new €13.3m bond

May 12, 2026

Dekel Agri-Vision reports strong April palm oil production growth

Dekel Agri-Vision said April CPO production rose 43.6% year-on-year at its Ayenouan palm oil project, supported by strong high-season volumes and robust pricing...

May 11, 2026

Likewise advances towards larger UK flooring platform

Likewise Group is increasing sales, profit and distribution capacity as it works towards a larger UK flooring platform...

May 6, 2026

Diageo maintains FY26 outlook as regional trends diverge in Q3

May 6, 2026

Palm oil climbs on Malaysia biodiesel demand expectations

Palm oil climbs on expectations of stronger Malaysian biodiesel demand, with supply and external markets still shaping the outlook...

May 5, 2026

Palm oil price moves put commodity exposure back in view

Palm oil prices are rising as edible oil strength, crude prices and currency moves support demand, creating opportunities for producers and cost pressure for buyers...

April 30, 2026

Likewise Group sets AGM date for June 2026 and confirms Annual Report release

The company will hold its AGM on 17 June 2026 in Birmingham, following the release of its 2025 Annual Report on 1 May. Shareholders are advised to vote by proxy and review documents online...

April 30, 2026

Likewise Group FY25 Results Highlight Ongoing Growth Momentum, Zeus

Likewise Group FY25 results show strong revenue growth, improving margins and continued market share gains, according to latest Zeus research note insights...

April 29, 2026

Warpaint London delivers record revenue and strong cash growth in 2025

Warpaint London reported record revenue, improved margins, and a stronger debt-free balance sheet in 2025, supported by brand acquisitions, online growth, and expanding retail partnerships...

April 29, 2026

Likewise Group FY25 revenue rises 9% as 2026 trading starts strongly

Likewise Group reported FY25 revenue of £163.1m and underlying profit before tax of £3.1m, with early 2026 sales up 15% and further investment planned to support growth...

April 28, 2026

Likewise Q1 2026 Trading Update Shows Strong Sales Momentum, Zeus

Likewise delivered strong Q1 2026 sales growth, with Zeus highlighting market share gains, logistics investment and capacity for further expansion...

April 23, 2026

Sainsbury’s reports FY 2025/26 results with grocery sales up 5.2%

Sainsbury’s said grocery sales rose 5.2% in the 52 weeks ended 28 February 2026, while retail underlying operating profit was £1.025 billion and statutory profit after tax increased to £393 million...

April 23, 2026

Reckitt Benckiser reports Q1 2026 growth and keeps full-year outlook unchanged

Reckitt reported Q1 2026 like-for-like net revenue growth of 0.6% for the group and 1.3% for Core Reckitt, with strong emerging markets performance partly offset by weak seasonal OTC demand, softer Europe categories and disruption in the Middle East...

April 22, 2026

Bunzl reports resilient first-quarter 2026 trading and reiterates full-year guidance

April 22, 2026

Associated British Foods expects stronger second half after weak H1 2026 performance

April 21, 2026

Likewise Group buys Leeds freehold hub as Q1 2026 revenue rises 15.2%

Likewise Group has acquired a second freehold distribution hub in Leeds for £3.0 million and reported revenue of £44.2 million for the three months to 31 March 2026, up 15.2% year on year...

April 21, 2026

Palm oil rebound puts investor focus on energy exposure and demand risk

Palm oil has risen on stronger crude and firmer edible oils, but investors still need to see demand improve for the move to look sustainable...

April 20, 2026

Warpaint London plc to release FY2025 results on 29 April 2026

The cosmetics group behind W7, Technic, and Barry M will publish its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on Wednesday 29 April 2026...

April 20, 2026

Tesco posts higher profit, cash flow and dividend in preliminary 2025/26 results

In its preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 28 February 2026, Tesco reported statutory revenue of £73.7bn, operating profit of £3.0bn and diluted EPS of 27.1p. On a comparable 52-week basis, the retailer said sales and adjusted EPS increased, supported by market share gains, online growth and continued cost savings...

April 16, 2026

Palm oil finds support as policy direction and pricing dynamics stay in focus

Palm oil’s latest move highlights a market where supportive biofuel policy is still intact, but investors may need stronger export trends and firmer demand signals to unlock more confidence...

April 15, 2026