Cadbury Schweppes' share of the chocolate market suffered over Easter after it held back on price cuts. The company is also under pressure from rising raw material costs.

Pub operator Marston's warns that first half pre-tax profits will be impacted by higher interest charges.

Irn Bru and Tizer drinks maker AG Barr said its business should ride out any downturn in the economy after seeing a 27% rise in profit.

Cathedral City cheesemaker Dairy Crest has warned that more price increases are on the way as it battles to offset soaring costs.

Robert Wiseman Dairies said it has begun to successfully pass through higher milk costs to its customers.

Goodfella's pizza maker Northern Foods said its trading performance has continued to meet expectations.

Frankie & Benny's owner the Restaurant Group has reported a strong start to the current year with like-for-like sales up 4%.

Hovis bread maker Premier Foods has cut its dividend and taken an extra borrowing facility to help it cope with rising debt payments and soaring wheat prices.

Cadbury Schweppes has disappointed shareholders by refusing to return capital from the demerger of its US drinks business.

Sugar refiner Tate & Lyle has moved to reassure investors that second-half profit targets will be met.