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Food producers and household goods

Article Abstract:

British producers of food and household goods face slow growth and pressure on margins. Unilever has seen its stock price fall, but the company is likely to become more focused by reducing the number of brands in its collection. Unilever also has funds to invest in its brands. Big, successful food producers are cash generative, as is the case with AB foods. There are growth prospects in some areas, such as premium-ready meals. Major, established food producers are better able to cope with pressure from retailers.

Portfolio Management, Analysis

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Squeaky clean shares

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The household goods sector has proved its strong defensive qualities since the Sep 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the US, with household goods shares outperforming the market. Own-brand products are eroding the position of brand products.

Securities, Toiletries industry

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Food scares leave a bitter taste

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There is concern over food production in the UK which has affected the beef industry and other activities. Beef sales have been affected by worries about bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Pork sales may have been hit by a motion picture starring a talking pig. There are worries about the impact of soft drinks on teeth. Companies which could be affected include Northern Foods and Burger King.

Canned & Bottled Soft Drinks, Soft Drink Manufacturing, Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Meat Products, Bottled and canned soft drinks, Beef, Economic aspects, Soft drinks, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

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