http://www.just-food.com/companies/premier-foods-plc_id101Latest Premier Foods plc industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 19:04:26 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 19:04:26 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Uk food group Premier Foods has added a line of seasoning shakers to its range of products under culinary brand Oxo.http://www.just-food.com/news/premier-rolls-out-oxo-seasoning-shakers_id123178.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 13 May 2013 14:54:00 GMTUS manufacturer Hain Celestial has struck again across the pond. And its latest acquisition in the UK seems to be the one with most potential, writes Dean Best.http://www.just-food.com/comment/ellas-kitchen-is-hains-most-promising-uk-buy_id123157.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcFri, 10 May 2013 11:42:00 GMTUS natural food group Hain Celestial has indicated it plans to expand distribution of Ella's Kitchen products into new markets such as continental Europe.http://www.just-food.com/news/hain-plans-to-grow-ellas-kitchen-internationally_id123082.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcFri, 03 May 2013 15:58:00 GMTHain Celestial has reported a jump in third-quarter earnings on the back of "record" sales boosted by M&A in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/acquisitive-hain-celestial-gets-q3-boost_id123067.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcFri, 03 May 2013 09:43:00 GMTUS-based food group Hain Celestial has made another acquisition in the UK, this time snapping up organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen.http://www.just-food.com/news/hain-celestial-buys-baby-food-firm-ellas-kitchen_id123066.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcFri, 03 May 2013 08:59:00 GMTjust-food spoke with ABF CEO George Weston this week following the release of the firm's first-half figures. The chief executive spoke about the performance of and prospects for the firm's food operations. Elsewhere, Ocado dismissed reports of a potential takeover by Morrisons, while Nestle defended a trademark lawsuit it has filed against Petra Foods over the Singapore firm's Delfi Take-It chocolate bar.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122973.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMTAssociated British Foods grabbed the headlines this week - for good and tragic reasons. Twenty-four hours before a factory in Bangladesh that supplied ABF's discount clothing chain Primark, just-food discussed the Kingsmill bread owner's half-year results. Another UK-listed major, Unilever, this week reported its Q1 sales, which missed analyst estimates on weaker spreads and ice cream sales. Elsewhere, we analysed the return of GM to national UK headlines and China's attempts to improve food safety.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122983.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMTDiscount clothing chain Primark again grabbed the headlines for Associated British Foods as it booked higher half-year profits and sales - and saw its shares hit a record high. But what about ABF's grocery business? Dean Best spoke with CEO George Weston about the performance of and prospects for the UK group's food operations.http://www.just-food.com/interview/the-just-food-interview-associated-british-foods-ceo-george-weston_id122930.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:52:00 GMTPremier Foods' new austere message has encapsulated the mood of the time. Gone are the days of frivolity - this firm is knuckling down and reducing complexity across the board. However, cutting costs may lead to higher margins - but the detail Premier has given on how it plans to invest behind its brands has been scant to say the least.http://www.just-food.com/comment/is-austerity-premier-too-focused-on-cost_id122939.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:23:00 GMTPremier Foods plc has identified three further ways to lower costs that the UK food group said will "reduce complexity" within its business.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/premier-foods-eyes-more-ways-to-lower-costs_id122912.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcTue, 23 Apr 2013 12:55:00 GMTA union representing Premier Foods workers has questioned whether the company entered into "meaningful" discussions ahead of its move to close its Birmingham Hovis bakery tomorrow (23 April).http://www.just-food.com/news/union-questions-premier-bakery-closure-consultation_id122915.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcTue, 23 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMTPremier Foods plc this morning (23 April) saw its share price climb as it revealed an increase in group sales in the first quarter. The Hovis maker said its cost savings plan was on-track and that it has the right strategies in place to make further progress this year. CEO Gavin Darby outlined three areas in the business where he felt complexities could be taken out. Here, analysts give their views on today's sales update.http://www.just-food.com/news/what-the-analysts-say-a-solid-q1-for-premier-foods_id122910.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:03:00 GMTPremier Foods plc's share price was up this morning (23 April) as the UK food group booked an increase in first-quarter sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/premier-shares-up-as-q1-sales-climb_id122905.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcTue, 23 Apr 2013 08:26:00 GMTA raft of companies report to the market next week, including UK-based food group Associated British Foods, which is set to unveil its half-year results. Data for the first quarter of 2013 will continue to come in, with Unilever, Hershey and Premier Foods plc among those set to publish numbers.http://www.just-food.com/news/abf-h1s-unilever-hershey-premier-q1s_id122892.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 22 Apr 2013 08:34:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes company case studies, the European packaged food industry and food trends for an ageing population.http://www.just-food.com/news/company-case-studies-food-for-ageing-population-european-packaged-food_id122609.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcThu, 28 Mar 2013 08:29:00 GMTPremier Foods plc has expanded its Batchelors Cup a' range with the introduction of a Cup a' Noodles, Cup a' Pasta and Cup a' Rise varieties.http://www.just-food.com/news/premier-expands-batchelors-cup-a-range_id122653.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcWed, 27 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMTCosts linked to the acquisition of the Fray Bentos brand and "exceptional" spending on marketing have hit annual profits at Baxters Food Group.http://www.just-food.com/news/fray-bentos-deal-marketing-spend-hits-baxters-profits_id122440.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcThu, 07 Mar 2013 17:24:00 GMTThe financial results continued to roll in last week with Danone adamant it will return to growth in Europe despite the macro-economic environment and the new CEO of Premier Foods plc outlining his focus for the company. The horsemeat saga also rumbled on with Nestle and Birds Eye being forced to pull ready meals in Europe. Elsewhere, Ebro Foods revealed plans for the brands it bought as part of the Riso Scotti deal.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122258.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 25 Feb 2013 08:34:00 GMTLast week ended as it started: with a household brand caught up in the horsemeat contamination scandal. On Monday, Nestle said it had pulled Buitoni products in Spain and Italy after positive tests and, on Friday, Birds Eye said it had recalled ready meals across Europe after similar results. Over in the US, leading executives from some of the largest packaged food companies were at CAGNY to discuss their prospects for the year ahead.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122274.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcMon, 25 Feb 2013 08:33:00 GMTPremier Foods plc has said it will not actively look to divest any more brands and will instead seek further cost saving in order to accelerate investment in the business.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/premier-looks-to-further-savings-not-disposal-to-drive-growth_id122240.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=premier-foods-plcThu, 21 Feb 2013 12:12:00 GMT