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UK: Premier rolls out Oxo seasoning shakers
13 May 2013
Uk food group Premier Foods has added a line of seasoning shakers to its range of products under culinary brand Oxo.
On the money: Premier Foods eyes more ways to lower costs
23 April 2013
Premier Foods plc has identified three further ways to lower costs that the UK food group said will "reduce complexity" within its business.
UK: Kerry adds to Bisto range with pasta ready meals
18 March 2013
Kerry Foods has added to its Bisto ready meals range in the UK and is set to launch its first ever consumer advertising campaign for the brand.
On the move: Premier has much to prove after Clarke exit
29 January 2013
The surprise news the Premier Foods plc chief executive Michael Clarke has resigned sent shares in the food group down sharply yesterday (28 January). However, the company appears confident that Clarke's replacement, Gavin Darby, is the right man to lead the next phase of Premier's turnaround. Katy Askew reports.
COMMENT: Premier update reassuring in troubled times
17 January 2013
Premier Foods today (17 January) said its trading was "in line" with market expectations. This albeit subdued update will likely comfort investors, given the growing pressure UK branded food manufacturers are coming under from weak consumer sentiment.
UK: Premier Q4 "in line" after solid performance
17 January 2013
Premier Foods has indicated that its fourth-quarter sales were "in line" with expectations, despite "challenging" trading conditions in the period.
UK: Premier forms two grocery business units
18 December 2012
Premier Foods, which owns brands including Ambrosia custard and Bisto gravy, has restructured its grocery operations and set up two business units.
COMMENT: Premier reorganisation could bring home bread
4 October 2012
Premier Foods announced yesterday (4 October) that it will divide its grocery and bread businesses as it looks to drive growth of its "power brands". While the company will retain the benefits of any crossover between bread and grocery, a greater focus in each division could help Premier maintain its momentum, Katy Askew suggests.
UK: Sainsbury's, United Biscuits execs take Premier marketing roles
5 September 2012
Premier Foods has poached executives from UK snack manufacturer United Biscuits and retail giant Sainsbury's to bolster the marketing team behind its "power brands".
UK: Unilever launches smaller-pack Knorr stock pots
19 July 2012
Unilever is repackaging its Knorr stock pot line in response to changing consumer trends.
UK: Premier Bisto stock pots to rival Unilever's Knorr
11 July 2012
Premier Foods plc has launched its Bisto brand into the UK stock pot category, with a product that will take on Unilever's Knorr.
UK: Premier sells vinegar, sour pickles unit to Mizkan
15 June 2012
Premier Foods plc has sold its vinegar and sour pickles business, including the Sarson's and Haywards brands, to Japanese food group Mizkan.
On the money: Premier Foods eyes margin improvements in 2012
25 April 2012
UK food giant Premier Foods said it hopes to see margin improvements as it heads through the remainder of the year after booking an increase in first-quarter sales this morning (25 April)
UK: Power brands boost Premier Foods Q1 sales
25 April 2012
Premier Foods plc has booked an increase in first-quarter sales, boosted by the performance of its 'power brands'.
Comment: Premier Foods faces rocky road to recovery
19 March 2012
The new management team at Premier Foods can certainly talk the talk. During the firm's full-year conference call with analysts this morning (19 March) we heard much that was designed to inspire confidence in the company's turnaround plans. However, as always, the devil is in the detail and some of the details of the company's current situation leave some cause for concern, Katy Askew suggests.
In the spotlight - Uncertainty surrounds Premier Foods despite debt deal
15 March 2012
News this week that Premier Foods plc has secured a debt refinancing deal that could secure its future has followed a year of turbulence and uncertainty over the direction of the UK food giant. However, as Michelle Russell writes, the City remains unsure about the company's future.
UK: Premier Foods secures debt refinancing deal
12 March 2012
Premier Foods plc has secured a deal to refinance its debts that could secure the future of the Hovis maker, it announced today (12 March).
UK: Premier Foods in GBP50m ad spend
30 January 2012
Major UK food manufacturer Premier Foods plc has doubled its marketing spend to more than GBP50m (US$78.3m) in a bid to drive growth.
UK: Premier Foods to sell under-performing brands
10 October 2011
Premier Foods plc is set to divest a number of brands following its latest profit warning.
On the money: City ponders Premier's future
7 October 2011
The City weighed up the future for Premier Foods plc after the UK's largest food maker published another profit warning today (7 October).
Best bits: Premier Foods looks to heritage brands
27 June 2011
Premier Foods is looking to enter that hallowed space enjoyed by a number of recently revitalised British heritage brands, revealing plans to update its portfolio.
UK: Premier unveils Bisto, Oxo innovations
14 March 2011
UK food group Premier Foods plc has launched its Bisto and Oxo gravy and stock brands as a concentrated pastes.
UK: Premier invests in Hovis site, job losses expected
18 February 2011
Premier Foods plc has confirmed that it plans to introduce automated technology at its Hovis bakery in the UK town of Avonmouth, with job losses expected.
Comment: Premier progresses but still has work to do
16 February 2011
After a challenging 12 to 18 months, Premier Foods plc's management would have been heartened to have seen the UK food group's shares jump after the publication of its 2010 results but, writes Dean Best, some significant tests remain.
Promo Tracker: UK grocery promotions fall in December
4 January 2011
The number of grocery products on promotion at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Ocado fell during December as the volume of promotions throughout the year made it difficult for the UK retailers to increase the level in the run-up to Christmas.
UK: Premier to roll out New Year Quorn campaign
22 December 2010
Premier Foods plc is to launch a "multi-million pound" television advertising campaign for its Quorn brand in the UK.
Comment: Only disposals will truly allay fears over Premier's future
8 December 2010
The management merry-go-round at the UK's largest food group, Premier Foods plc, continued today (8 December) with the company announcing the creation of yet another new role.
UK: Premier creates senior marketing role as shake-up continues
8 December 2010
The executive shake-up at Premier Foods plc has continued, with the UK's largest food group creating a new role of group marketing director.
UK: Premier in "advanced" talks with two Quorn suitors
3 December 2010
Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food maker, has revealed it is in "advanced" talks with two suitors interested in buying its meat-free business, which includes the Quorn brand.
UK: Waitrose to price match Tesco on 1,000 branded products
27 September 2010
UK grocery retailer Waitrose will match the prices rival Tesco puts on 1,000 branded products.
