Premier Foods boosted by price hikes
In the 26 weeks to 1 October, Premier Foods' adjusted pre-tax profit climbed 11.9 per cent to £47million, on revenue of £418.6million, up 6.2 per cent on the same period a year ago.
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In the 26 weeks to 1 October, Premier Foods' adjusted pre-tax profit climbed 11.9 per cent to £47million, on revenue of £418.6million, up 6.2 per cent on the same period a year ago.
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