date:May 31, 2012
ning business to Princes. More recently, it sold Brookes Avana to the 2 Sisters Group. Earlier this year, its Sarson's Vinegar and Hartley's Jam brands were put on the market.
Premier's eight power brands are: Batchelors, Bisto, Ambrosia, Hovis, Lloyd Grossman, Mr Kipling, Oxo and Sharwood's. The firm employs around 11,000 people at 43 sites, from Plymouth to Glasgow.
In its latest interim management statement, Premier reported that first quarter sales of 427M were up 1.3%, with its eight powe