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Primark and groceries fuel profits at Britain’s AB Foods

Global Banking & Finance

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Associated British Foods said it was well set-up for medium term growth, as it reported a 32% rise in full-year profit, driven by robust performances from its Primark clothing business and grocery division.

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AB Foods raises profit outlook as Primark gets summer boost

Global Banking & Finance

AB Foods raises profit outlook as Primark gets summer boost By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Associated British Foods raised its full year profit outlook on Monday with its Primark fashion business boosted by warm weather kicking in across its European markets and its food unit trading well.

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Food giants are strangling Britain’s farmers and consumers. What’s the solution? Break them up | Nicholas Shaxson

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

The problem is our monopolised food system. Think of it as a vast profit machine shaped like an hourglass, with many food producers at the top, millions of consumers at the bottom, and a few dominant firms – such as giant supermarkets or global food traders – clustered at its narrowing neck, siphoning a cut from the passing traffic.

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Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods expects profit at top end of market view

Global Banking & Finance

Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods expects profit at top end of market view (Reuters) -Premier Foods on Thursday forecast full-year profit at the top end of market expectations after the company reported higher sales for the first quarter.

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Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector Update – Winter 2024

Intrepid Banker Insights

Intrepid Investment Bankers Food, Beverage & Agriculture Sector Update – Winter 2024 We’re excited to present our latest sector update highlighting key themes we are tracking across food and beverage categories in 2024! Consider these insights for the year ahead!

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Bottler Coca-Cola HBC raises 2024 revenue and operating profit forecasts

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – Bottler Coca-Cola HBC boosted its annual operating profit and revenue forecast on Wednesday, as the Swiss group posted higher first-half revenue, helped by its measures to mitigate the impact of high inflation and currency fluctuations.

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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

Focus Investment Banking

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

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