AB Foods maintains year earnings guidance Associated British Foods has reiterated its annual earnings expectations, helped by strong demand and increased store space at its Primark discount fashion chain. Business • 23 Feb 15
Public health research funded by sugar industry Public health scientists in Britain are benefiting from funding from companies such as Coca-Cola, Mars and Nestle, whose products are widely held to be responsible … News • 12 Feb 15
AB Foods expects marginal decline in earnings Associated British Foods has today forecast a marginal decline in full year earnings. Business • 15 Jan 15
Primark sales growth held back by warm weather Underlying sales at the Primark discount fashion chain were below expectations in the first two months of its 2014-15 year due to unseasonably warm weather. Business • 05 Dec 14
AB Foods maintains full year guidance Associated British Foods has maintained its annual earnings guidance, with a good finish to the year from Primark offsetting continued weakness in its sugar operations. Business • 08 Sep 14
AB Foods raises annual earnings guidance Associated British Foods raised its annual earnings guidance after a strong Q3 performance from Primark more than offset continued weakness in its sugar operations. Business • 10 Jul 14
Survey finds majority support tax on sugary drinks A majority of people polled for a survey agree there should be a health-related tax on sugar-sweetened drinks to help reduce childhood obesity. News • 23 Jun 14
Expert calls for health focus on sugar, not fat Diets low in saturated fat do not prevent heart disease or improve health and instead public health warnings need to be issued over sugar, a … News • 06 Mar 14
Penneys' owner AB Foods maintains year guidance Associated British Foods has maintained its full year earnings expectations as a strong first half performance from its Primark chain offset more weakness in its … Business • 24 Feb 14
Primark props up sales at AB Foods as sugar slumps Associated British Foods said sales at its Primark discount fashion chain recovered over Christmas after they were dampened by unseasonably warm autumn weather. Business • 16 Jan 14
AB Foods results beat forecasts on Primark growth Associated British Foods reported a 13% rise in full-year profit today as its Primark discount fashion chain expanded apace. Business • 05 Nov 13
Physicians call for sugar tax to tackle obesity The Royal College of Physicians has called on the Government to introduce a 20% tax on sugar sweetened drinks, including sports drinks, in the Budget … News • 07 Oct 13
