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.

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...

May 6, 2025

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...

May 2, 2025

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...

April 30, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 24, 2025

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...

April 22, 2025

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...

April 17, 2025

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...

April 16, 2025

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...

April 15, 2025

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...

April 14, 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...

April 11, 2025

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...

April 10, 2025

Dekel Agri-Vision on track for first EBITDA-positive year

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reports impressive Q1 2025 results, highlighting significant growth in palm oil and cashew operations in Côte d'Ivoire. Discover key performance metrics and trends...

April 10, 2025

Driving sustainability in agribusiness

The palm oil industry is shifting towards sustainability, driven by environmental concerns and consumer demand. Discover how sustainable practices are reshaping this vital sector...

April 9, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc appoints two new Non-Executive Directors

J Sainsbury plc welcomes Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare as Non-Executive Directors, enhancing board expertise in retail and digital business strategies...

April 3, 2025

Associated British Foods’ Primark Chief Executive resigns following investigation

Associated British Foods plc announces the resignation of Primark CEO Paul Marchant amid an investigation into behavior allegations, with interim leadership appointed...

March 31, 2025

Bunzl Plc reports record acquisition spend, reiterates 2025 guidance

Bunzl plc reports impressive annual results for 2024, showcasing strong revenue growth, expanded operating margins, and a record year for acquisitions...

March 3, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc sells Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group

J Sainsbury PLC has sold its Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group, with migration planned for Q1 2026. Learn more about this strategic move...

March 3, 2025

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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...

May 6, 2025

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...

May 2, 2025

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...

April 30, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 24, 2025

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...

April 22, 2025

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...

April 17, 2025

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...

April 16, 2025

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...

April 15, 2025

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...

April 14, 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...

April 11, 2025

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...

April 10, 2025

Dekel Agri-Vision on track for first EBITDA-positive year

Dekel Agri-Vision Plc reports impressive Q1 2025 results, highlighting significant growth in palm oil and cashew operations in Côte d'Ivoire. Discover key performance metrics and trends...

April 10, 2025

Driving sustainability in agribusiness

The palm oil industry is shifting towards sustainability, driven by environmental concerns and consumer demand. Discover how sustainable practices are reshaping this vital sector...

April 9, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc appoints two new Non-Executive Directors

J Sainsbury plc welcomes Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare as Non-Executive Directors, enhancing board expertise in retail and digital business strategies...

April 3, 2025

Associated British Foods’ Primark Chief Executive resigns following investigation

Associated British Foods plc announces the resignation of Primark CEO Paul Marchant amid an investigation into behavior allegations, with interim leadership appointed...

March 31, 2025

Bunzl Plc reports record acquisition spend, reiterates 2025 guidance

Bunzl plc reports impressive annual results for 2024, showcasing strong revenue growth, expanded operating margins, and a record year for acquisitions...

March 3, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc sells Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group

J Sainsbury PLC has sold its Argos Financial Services card portfolio to NewDay Group, with migration planned for Q1 2026. Learn more about this strategic move...

March 3, 2025