Business · 3 September 2026

Britain's biggest meatpacker raises profit forecast after selling its vegan business

Hilton, the FTSE 250 packaging firm, now predicts pre-tax earnings of £66m to £71m, marking a 10% increase from earlier estimates. Back in July, the group sold off its underperforming Netherlands-based plant food division, Dalco, to rival manufacturer Livekindly for £5.4m. Although expensive raw materials squeezed early profits, company shares climbed 8.7% during Thursday morning trading in London.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 8:25

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