Premier Foods

Kingsmill owner ABF to buy Hovis to create bread giant

ABF told investors on Friday that the deal will ‘combine’ the production and distribution activities of Hovis and its Allied Bakeries business.

Evening Standard 3 min read

Shoppers flock to sweet treats inspired by US trends, Mr Kipling owner says

Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods said there were signs of shoppers switching back to brands.

Evening Standard 3 min read

Premier Foods reveals rising profits amid stronger Mr Kipling sales

Premier Foods, which also owns Ambrosia and Bisto, reported that overall revenues grew by 3.5% to £1.15 billion.

The Independent UK 3 min read

Kingsmill owner confirms talks with Hovis parent company over bread takeover

Associated British Foods said its Allied Bakeries business ‘continues to face a very challenging market’ and that it is in talks with Hovis’s owner.

Evening Standard 2 min read

Hovis and Kingsmill owners in takeover talks about historic merger

A deal between the bread-making titans could potentially draw the attention of competition regulators

The Independent UK 2 min read

Soaring mince pie sales help Mr Kipling owner towards strong profits

Group sales grew by 3.1% for the 13 weeks to December 28, Premier Foods reported.

Evening Standard 2 min read

Christmas mince pie sales give Mr Kipling healthy profit boost

The company’s overseas business continued to perform strongly

The Independent UK 3 min read

Shoppers returning to brands as cost-of-living pressures ease – Premier Foods

The Hertfordshire-based food giant said its branded products sold particularly well over the first half of the year.

Evening Standard 2 min read

Premier Foods hails 'best ever' Christmas as 190 million mince pies fly off the the shelves

Mr Kipling firm's exceedingly good festive season also lit up by Paxo and Bisto

Evening Standard 2 min read

Mr Kipling maker to cut more prices after bumper festive sales

Premier Foods makes reductions on some lines but increases cost of own-brand products it makes for retailers

The Guardian - UK 3 min read