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ABF impacted by Brexit uncertainty, says finance chief
Associated British Foods (ABF) has spoken out on the effect Brexit, the UK's departure from the EU on 29 March, is having on its operations.
New Products – ABF’s Jordans launches healthy children’s cereal Funny Crisp in France; Farmwise creates Chicken Veggie Nuggets and Tenders; Barilla leans to plant-based with chickpea, lentil pasta in US; Dairy Crest reformulates Clover Light
This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes news of a range of vegetarian meals from Birds Eye in the UK, Mars' confectionery brand M&M's moving into cakes and Tine's foray into plant-based foods.
Earnings summary – George Weston food division results hit by FX, restructuring; Pinnacle Foods profits underpinned by tax reform; Land O’Lakes “record” profits; Hostess Brands hails “strong finish” to 2017
just-food presents the key metrics from company financials in bitesize format, with analyst insight and social media comment alongside graphs illustrating a business' historical performance to give you an easy-to-read digest of the numbers you need to know.
Quorn vegan slices feature in product push; JBS’ 1953 range of prime cuts; ABF’s low-sugar Jordans granola
The most notable NPD from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format, to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors announced this week.
ABF launches Jordans cereal bars in France
Associated British Foods has taken its Jordans cereal brand into France's cereal bar market. The company, which sells a range of three Jordans breakfast cereals in France, has launched a…
What Sainsbury’s numbers mean for suppliers
The annual results from UK grocer Sainsbury's have underlined the pressure mainstream supermarkets in the country are facing as discounters continue to gain market share. Mainstream headlines focused on a…
ABF grocery profits jump despite soft sales
Associated British Foods said today (4 November) that full-year profits from its grocery division jumped by one-fifth, despite a dip in underlying sales during the period. In the 12 months,…
UK: Jordans founders take control of European Oat Millers
The founders of UK cereal group Jordans have taken full control of private-label supplier European Oat Millers. David and Bill Jordan, who owned 50% of EOM, have bought out fellow…
UK: Watchdog opens case on ABF’s Dorset Cereals buy
The UK's competition watchdog is investigating Associated British Foods' planned acquisition of Dorset Cereals. The Competition and Markets Authority has issued an invitation to comment on the proposed deal. ABF,…
UPDATE: UK: ABF confirms Dorset Cereals buy
Associated British Foods has confirmed market rumours that the firm struck a deal to acquire the Dorset Cereals brand from Wellness Foods. The business will be integrated into The Jordans…
