Food Sector News
Cocoa prices fall, ending sugar-coated pain for chocolate sector
Cocoa prices, which soared to record highs earlier this year, have fallen by 51% in 2025, according to analysis by trading platform eToro.
C&C Group delivers steady first half profits
Whitbread steadies as room growth offsets restaurant retreat
Princes Group announces London IPO plans
The Magnum Ice Cream Company IPO: Can it make money post-Unilever?
Wagamama’s bonds prove as popular as their noodles
Asda bonds: how to have your cake and eat it this summer
Bunzl bolsters global footprint with new acquisitions
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Ocado’s bonds are sharply outperforming its shares
Ocado has corporate bonds in the market, which provide investors with an alternative way to get exposure to Ocado’s income streams.
Associated British Foods makes its move on Hovis
Associated British Foods [LON:ABF] is set to acquire baker Hovis Group from private equity owner Endless LLC.
Are Greggs shares looking undervalued after 42% YTD slump?
We run some proprietary analytics on Greggs shares in the wake of its most recent results: are they looking undervalued now?
What is driving UK food price inflation?
The latest data from Worldpanel reported that grocery price inflation was 5.2% in July compared to a year ago.
Greggs vs Deliveroo: A tale of two retail food franchises
We compare Deliveroo and Greggs: this certainly has been a very different year for these fast food companies.
Domino’s vs Greggs: Which looks like the best discount food retailer to buy?
Shares in both Greggs and Domino's have been dropping recently, but has either stock reached the point of being a bargain?
Kitwave expanding its footprint through acquisitions and investment
Kitwave has seen a year of transformation, buying three smaller competitors and upgrading its IT system, fleet and warehouse facilities
Richmond Hill’s bold pivot: from premium spirits to mining
Richmond Hill Resources makes bold move to switch focus from premium beverage sector to mining, changing name from Rogue Baron
Wine maker Gusbourne becomes latest stock to propose AIM departure
Gusbourne's board needs 75% of shareholders to vote in favour of leaving AIM, citing high costs and lack of liquidity behind the decision.
Domino’s Pizza sees short trades increasing rapidly
Hedge funds increased shorts on Domino's in the Christmas period: are investors going to see a further decline in the stock this year?
Cake Box offers a recipe for growth
Cake Box has increased its half year revenue by 4.3%, upped its dividend by 17% and is looking to the future with confidence
DP Poland accelerates its franchise model as appetites grow
DP Poland is rolling-out its sub-franchisee model as Polish and Croatian appetites for American pizza continue to grow
Our top five Japanese large cap stocks for Q4
Fresh from our tour of Japan, we look at five of the top large cap stocks currently trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
IPO Radar: WeRide, Pick n Pay, Arabian Mills, BRB Foods
This week WeRide delays on its US ADR listing, Pick n Pay unveils plans to list Boxer and Arabian Mills sells out fast.
Anglo-Eastern Plantations: Are shares of this palm oil grower fairly priced?
We take a closer look at palm oil producer Anglo-Eastern Plantations in the wake of its last set of results: do the shares look cheap now?
Cult Food Science Corp: early mover opportunity in lab-grown meat
Cult Food Science Corp is attracting investor interest following the launch of its Noochies band of non-meat pet food.
Cake Box Holdings: online strategy could be game-changing
Cake Box pre-tax profits are up 10.6% YoY which has caught the eye of analysts as they take notice of its attractive, capital-light growth
Is Camellia a compelling value opportunity amid concerns for global food security?
Camellia has warned of short-term increased losses, but food security, ethical sourcing and healthy eating suggest better long-term prospects
Essentially Group poised for growth in booming health drinks market
Essentially Group has acquired Best of Latin foodstuffs, tripling group turnover and expanding into new food ingredients markets
Ocean Harvest Technology trials show promise
Ocean Harvest Technology is increasing revenues and if its trials proceed to commercialisation, it could be one to buy and hold
Bakkavor eyes 2024 profit growth despite subdued volumes
Bakkavor beats its estimates and expects continued momentum with China set to have a greater role in its growth story
What are Canada’s top consumer stocks to watch in 2024?
We picked out five Canadian companies with awesome financials and strong levels of exposure to the Canadian consumer.
Healthy salt disruptor MicroSalt IPOs on London’s AIM market
Sector disruptor MicroSalt offers a potentially game changing healthier alternative to conventional salt in food products.
Five Consumer Staples stocks to watch in 2024
The Consumer Staples sector can provide a steady stream of income for investors seeking steady growth, solid dividends, and low volatility
Are Treatt shares ready to bounce-back in 2024?
Treatt's share price belies a year of recovery, record revenues and guidance that it will return to full-year profit
UK healthy food company SRSLY Low Carb goes down crowdfunding route
SRSLY Low Carb has announced a distribution deal which will introduce its range of food products into a number of US-based supermarkets.
Are A.G.Barr shares the defensive stock you need in a tough market?
A.G. Barr is a national champion in Scotland and has maintained growth despite the economy making it a classic defensive stock pick
Domino’s Pizza served up some great results in August but is there still scope for growth?
Domino's maintains positive progress, but concerns remain about corporate culture and growth potential despite share buyback scheme
Tate & Lyle: a defensive stock, perfect for uncertain economic climes
Tate & Lyle a defensive stock pick that still offers potential upside in more bullish markets as it develops it food technology capacity
Ocean Harvest leading sustainable revolution in animal feed sector
Ocean Harvest Technology could be 'one to watch' with products designed to meet with a globally sustainable future
Europe’s coming drought: who will be the winners and the losers?
With Europe and the UK facing possible severe drought conditions this summer, how will this impact the water and food sectors?
Kitwave finds big money in small things
Kitwave continues strong recovery from Covid-lockdown following an organic and aquisitive growth strategy to deliver record revenues
Short of the Week: can Ocado shares pull out of recent swan dive?
We are adding Ocado as a short position on our trading portfolio as investors begin to question its substantial losses.
National Milk Records: emerging technology in the growing dairy industry
We take an in-depth look at agritech company National Milk Records which is making the dairy industry more sustainable and efficient.
Diageo: high-quality stock offering defensive and growth credentials
Diageo trades on a high forward PE ratio but offers a potent mix of defensive and growth characteristics that remain highly attractive
Food sector stocks: how are companies performing this year?
We look at four of the largest food sector stocks on the market, how they are performing YTD, and what our own AI analysis thinks of them.
Wingstop publishes finger lickin’ results with revenues up 13.2%
Wingstop the American fast-food chain publishes results; sales up 7.5% driven by increased franchising operations
Cake Box accounting concerns setting up attractive entry valuation
If Cake Box can put recent accounting blunders behind it, investors could be looking at a very undervalued asset, says James Coffey.
M.P. Evans Group: why it may be turnaround time for palm oil stock
The dynamics of the Asian palm oil market are setting up for a price squeeze in 2H and M.P. Evans Group looks undervalued.
Starbucks: why did Fundsmith get out of this coffee giant’s stock?
UK fund manager Fundsmith has sold out of its Starbucks position: we look at what may be going wrong, and whether it is still a hold.
The new FAANG stocks for a changing world
Merrill Lynch has published its FAANG 2.0 analysis, looking at the sectors it thinks are going to do well out of the present realities.
Will Ocado’s technology investment pay off for investors in the long term?
With the stock heading in the wrong direction. Ocado investors are hoping that the grocery star has a tech card up its sleeve.
Excitement rising over BrewDog IPO this year, but when will it happen?
BrewDog has been making headlines for the wrong reasons recently, but many investors are keen to know when the brewer will list.
Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp posts impressive +560% increase in Q3 revenues
Zoglo's Incredible Food Corp saw a huge increase in quarterly revenues thanks to introduction of 12 new products.
Oatly share price tumbles, but can it recover from this crisis?
Oatly shares have been travelling downwards since the company's IPO in the early summer. Does it have any chance to rally?
Zero meat specialist Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp paves way for global expansion
Zero meat specialist Zoglo's Incredible Food Corp has acquired a 51% stake in London-based Monday Swiss and has listed in Frankfurt.
Latest Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp deal taps into Canada’s zero meat revolution
Toronto-based Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp, a plant-based food company, has signed an agreement listing its products with Foodland.
TAAT Global Alternatives receives second round of C$10m from Horizon Ventures for Beyond Tobacco
New investment by Sir Li Ka-shing's venture arm worth C$10m is a major vote of confidence for TAAT Global Alternatives
Dutch Bros Co IPO: why analysts think stock price rise is just the start
Dutch Bros Coffee has been a pleasant surprise for investors who were in at the start, but Wall Street remains bullish in drive thru coffee.
Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp lands deal with major Canadian supermarket chain
Zoglo's Incredible Food Corp has sealed a distribution deal for its plant-based alternative meat products with supermarket FreshCo.


















