Problems at Premier Foods
With a steady trading update this week, Premier Foods may believe it has stopped the rot at the UK's largest food maker. However, a series of questions still hang over the business and the jury is out over whether the company can thrive in an ever-changing grocery sector. Dean Best reports.
Premier fails to silence the doubters
15 May 2008
With a steady trading update this week, Premier Foods may believe it has stopped the rot at the UK's largest food maker. However, a series of questions still hang over the business and the jury is out over whether the company can thrive in an ever-changing grocery sector. Dean Best reports.
UK: Premier recovers costs through pricing, savings
13 May 2008
Premier Foods said today (13 May) that trading for the 17 weeks to 26 April was in line with expectations as the UK-based food group had recouped rising input costs through price increases and cost savings.
UK: Premier to sell French bakery
6 May 2008
Premier Foods has put its French bakery unit Sofrapain up for sale, just-food understands.
UK: Premier in a pickle during 2007
4 March 2008
Premier Foods, the UK’s largest food manufacturer, has slashed its dividend after posting a loss for 2007 due to rising commodity costs and mounting debts.
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