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Debt concerns for Premier Foods, profit up

Premier Foods has said it passed on soaring food prices to record a four percent rise in first-half profit in line with expectations.

Posted on :29/08/2008 09:28:26
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Guinness sales boost Diageo

Diageo plc has said that net sales of Guinness grew six percent in a recovery that saw the stout outperform the UK market.

Posted on :28/08/2008 09:57:26
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Heineken’s S&N acquisition hits earnings

Heineken NV has reported that net profit before special items fell 1.5 percent in the first six months as its acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle hit earnings.

Posted on :27/08/2008 13:45:59
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Grapes on the vine

Foster’s wine business below expectations

Foster’s Group Ltd has seen profits slump 88 percent in the year to June as its wine business fails to meet expectations.

Posted on :26/08/2008 16:50:19
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InBev relaunches Stella

InBev UK is to launch its Stella Artois bottles with new packaging in a bid to raise the brand’s profile.

Posted on :22/08/2008 16:17:07
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Food From Britain prepares to close

UK food and drink exporters face an uncertain future as Food From Britain (FFB) prepares to close its doors.

Posted on :20/08/2008 16:48:06
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Editor's Blog

Paul Pearce-Couch

Taking the Sugar out of the mix and keeping the best...

Staff retention is a hot potato at the moment. Business is waking up to the fact that it's most important assets are the key people it employs. Senior management is going to extraordinary lengths to keep those people within their respective busineses.

Monthly Features

Keystone Distribution and McDonald’s: Where quality comes as standard

Keystone Distribution and McDonald’s: Where quality comes as standard

As a major McDonald's supplier it is Keystone Distribution’s responsibility to set exacting standards. Exec looks at how they are achieving this, and more.

Green Alliance calls for all food packaging to be recyclable by 2013

Green Alliance calls for all food packaging to be recyclable by 2013

The Green Alliance have launched a challenge for all manufacturers of food packaging to put in place the measures necessary to be recyclable by 2013.

Lonetree bucks the trend

Lonetree bucks the trend

Despite challenging times for the fast food industry, McDonalds franchise Lonetree Ltd has managed to produce consistently strong performances in all its restaurants.

Capespan: The expansion game

Capespan: The expansion game

Capespan UK in Sheerness imports and distributes fresh fruit and salad. Its operation is now focusing on working with the growers to develop the business.