Vivergo plant owner says it has started a wind-down consultation in case rescue talks fail
US company benefits from double subsidy on biofuels as surge in imports threatens to wipe UK ethanol industry
UK manufacturers explore deal as consumers shun sliced bread in favour of healthier options
Paul Marchant leaves retailer after probe into allegation about his behaviour in a social environment
Fashion retailer blames mild autumn weather and ‘cautious’ consumer sentiment
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ABF warns changes to national insurance and wages will cost it tens of millions but remains optimistic
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Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%
Criticism from National Farmers’ Union follows surge in price of commodity to 12-year high
UK-based group that also produces Twinings tea bags warns it expects cost pressures to remain
Associated British Food chief says theft and antisocial behaviour have hit fashion chain’s profit margins
Associated British Foods upgrade follows that of rival Next as consumer spending proves resilient despite cost of living crisis
Values guide German consumers’ shopping choices
Medium-term growth prospects justify bullish view of the shares
Associated British Foods cautions on consumer outlook for second half of year
Parent company ABF says stronger US dollar and price rises helped boost its profits
The 25-store trial marks the retailer’s potential foray into online shopping
Retail chain warns of ‘substantial and volatile’ cost inflation in year ahead
Weakness of sterling and euro against greenback raises costs for retail chain
Eoin Tonge had just recently been given added responsibility for strategy
Retailer will trial UK click-and-collect service as it reports quarterly sales growth 4% higher than pre-Covid
