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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.

James Cropper plc Strategy Reset Targets Growth (Video)

CEO David Stirling outlines a three-pillar strategy focused on reigniting growth in advanced materials..
Premier Foods

Premier Foods Q1 update, Sweet Treats growth, FY25/26 profit held

For the 13 weeks to 28 June 2025, Group branded sales rose 1.2% and total sales 0.3%. Sweet Treats branded grew 11.4% on innovation, Grocery branded fell 2.0% on warmer weather. New categories up 38%, International up 5%...
B&M

B&M reports 4.4% Q1 revenue growth

Group revenues rose 4.4% to £1.405 bn in Q1 FY26, led by B&M UK’s 4.7% increase and B&M France’s 7.6% growth, with Heron Foods stable...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil prices uncover ties between fuels and currencies

Global energy trends and policy shifts are converging to drive palm oil into a new era of investor interest, blending culinary demand with biofuel potential...
British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco Plc APMEA leadership change

Michael Dijanosic will step down on 31 December 2025 and Pascale Meulemeester will succeed him as APMEA Regional Director and Management Board member from 1 January 2026...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision delivers 20% palm oil growth, 353% cashew surge

Dekel Agri-Vision reports that Palm Oil Operation revenue for H1 2025 rose by approximately 20 % year-on-year, driven by stronger CPO and PKO prices...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Fuel markets chart unseen course for palm oil

A subtle shift as palm oil’s ties to crude markets deepen suggests a fresh intersection of agriculture and energy that investors cannot ignore...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Undercurrents reshape palm oil’s positioning

Recalibration is underway in palm oil markets, as bullish support from Asia’s rival oils and demand shifts reinforce prices, while crude softness and cautious refiners introduce restraint...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision raises £115.6k in Retail Offer

The Retail Offer launched on 27 June 2025 raised £115,601 via 21,018,429 shares at 0.55p each, bringing total gross proceeds to approximately £2.5m. Admission to AIM is expected to begin 23 July 2025, subject to shareholder approval...

Likewise Group’s Nationwide Distribution Overhaul Powers 2025 Profit Surge (Video)

Tony Brewer explains how Likewise Group’s people-first approach and targeted infrastructure investments are unlocking new growth horizons. Discover why 2025’s £4 million profit goal is well within reach...
Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle showcases innovation and growth at investor event

Tate & Lyle’s Capital Markets Day showcases its growth strategy, innovation-led portfolio, and the strategic value of CP Kelco, positioning the group at the forefront of food reformulation and nutrition...
J Sainsburys plc

J Sainsbury Plc secures decade-high market share with value and loyalty strategy

Sainsbury’s delivered 4.9% Q1 retail sales growth and its highest market share since 2016, driven by deep value pricing, strong online performance, and expanding loyalty engagement...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision maintains EBITDA and strengthens cashew turnaround

Dekel Agri-Vision reported stable Group EBITDA of €2.6 million for FY2024. A 41% improvement in the Cashew Operation offset a softer year in palm oil due to lower CPO prices. Post year-end, the company raised £2.33m, restructured debt, and expects further gains in 2025 with rising CPO prices and continued cashew progress...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision secures £2.3M backing ahead of strategic vote

Dekel Agri-Vision closes an oversubscribed £2.33 million fundraise with strong director and institutional support, setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder meeting in July...
Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods Plc signals possible closure of Vivergo

Associated British Foods has begun employee consultation to wind down its Vivergo bioethanol operations unless government support is secured...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil finds momentum amid shifting global flows

Palm oil prices have edged higher as strong exports offset Middle East uncertainty, while India’s recent buying pause underlines volatility ahead...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Why palm oil is gaining strategic relevance

Palm oil is gaining attention beyond the commodity market, as emerging trends signal a promising long-term investment opportunity amid shifting dynamics...
Ocado Group Plc

Ocado Group and Bon Preu to open Customer Fulfilment Centre in Catalonia

Ocado Group and Bon Preu expand their partnership, launching a Customer Fulfilment Centre in Catalonia to enhance online grocery service and efficiency...
B&M European Value Retail

B&M confirms CEO appointment and Director share purchases

B&M European Value Retail has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO, effective June 16, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition for the retail giant...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London trading strongly, confident for FY25

Warpaint London plc shares promising financial insights at today's AGM, highlighting robust sales, strategic growth opportunities, and a healthy balance sheet...
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December 5, 2025

James Cropper plc Strategy Reset Targets Growth (Video)

CEO David Stirling outlines a three-pillar strategy focused on reigniting growth in advanced materials..
Premier Foods

Premier Foods Q1 update, Sweet Treats growth, FY25/26 profit held

For the 13 weeks to 28 June 2025, Group branded sales rose 1.2% and total sales 0.3%. Sweet Treats branded grew 11.4% on innovation, Grocery branded fell 2.0% on warmer weather. New categories up 38%, International up 5%...
B&M

B&M reports 4.4% Q1 revenue growth

Group revenues rose 4.4% to £1.405 bn in Q1 FY26, led by B&M UK’s 4.7% increase and B&M France’s 7.6% growth, with Heron Foods stable...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil prices uncover ties between fuels and currencies

Global energy trends and policy shifts are converging to drive palm oil into a new era of investor interest, blending culinary demand with biofuel potential...
British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco Plc APMEA leadership change

Michael Dijanosic will step down on 31 December 2025 and Pascale Meulemeester will succeed him as APMEA Regional Director and Management Board member from 1 January 2026...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision delivers 20% palm oil growth, 353% cashew surge

Dekel Agri-Vision reports that Palm Oil Operation revenue for H1 2025 rose by approximately 20 % year-on-year, driven by stronger CPO and PKO prices...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Fuel markets chart unseen course for palm oil

A subtle shift as palm oil’s ties to crude markets deepen suggests a fresh intersection of agriculture and energy that investors cannot ignore...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Undercurrents reshape palm oil’s positioning

Recalibration is underway in palm oil markets, as bullish support from Asia’s rival oils and demand shifts reinforce prices, while crude softness and cautious refiners introduce restraint...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision raises £115.6k in Retail Offer

The Retail Offer launched on 27 June 2025 raised £115,601 via 21,018,429 shares at 0.55p each, bringing total gross proceeds to approximately £2.5m. Admission to AIM is expected to begin 23 July 2025, subject to shareholder approval...

Likewise Group’s Nationwide Distribution Overhaul Powers 2025 Profit Surge (Video)

Tony Brewer explains how Likewise Group’s people-first approach and targeted infrastructure investments are unlocking new growth horizons. Discover why 2025’s £4 million profit goal is well within reach...
Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle showcases innovation and growth at investor event

Tate & Lyle’s Capital Markets Day showcases its growth strategy, innovation-led portfolio, and the strategic value of CP Kelco, positioning the group at the forefront of food reformulation and nutrition...
J Sainsburys plc

J Sainsbury Plc secures decade-high market share with value and loyalty strategy

Sainsbury’s delivered 4.9% Q1 retail sales growth and its highest market share since 2016, driven by deep value pricing, strong online performance, and expanding loyalty engagement...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision maintains EBITDA and strengthens cashew turnaround

Dekel Agri-Vision reported stable Group EBITDA of €2.6 million for FY2024. A 41% improvement in the Cashew Operation offset a softer year in palm oil due to lower CPO prices. Post year-end, the company raised £2.33m, restructured debt, and expects further gains in 2025 with rising CPO prices and continued cashew progress...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Dekel Agri-Vision secures £2.3M backing ahead of strategic vote

Dekel Agri-Vision closes an oversubscribed £2.33 million fundraise with strong director and institutional support, setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder meeting in July...
Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods Plc signals possible closure of Vivergo

Associated British Foods has begun employee consultation to wind down its Vivergo bioethanol operations unless government support is secured...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Palm oil finds momentum amid shifting global flows

Palm oil prices have edged higher as strong exports offset Middle East uncertainty, while India’s recent buying pause underlines volatility ahead...
Dekel Agri-Vision

Why palm oil is gaining strategic relevance

Palm oil is gaining attention beyond the commodity market, as emerging trends signal a promising long-term investment opportunity amid shifting dynamics...
Ocado Group Plc

Ocado Group and Bon Preu to open Customer Fulfilment Centre in Catalonia

Ocado Group and Bon Preu expand their partnership, launching a Customer Fulfilment Centre in Catalonia to enhance online grocery service and efficiency...
B&M European Value Retail

B&M confirms CEO appointment and Director share purchases

B&M European Value Retail has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO, effective June 16, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition for the retail giant...
Warpaint London

Warpaint London trading strongly, confident for FY25

Warpaint London plc shares promising financial insights at today's AGM, highlighting robust sales, strategic growth opportunities, and a healthy balance sheet...
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