Premier Foods plc (Public, LON:PFD) is United Kingdom-based company engaged in food manufacturing, processing and distribution. As of December 31, 2009, the Company operated in three divisions: Grocery, Hovis and Chilled. Grocery division comprised the shelf stable or ambient grocery products. Hovis segment comprised wrapped bread, morning goods and bulk and bagged flour. The chilled segment comprised chilled and frozen meat-free products and its retailer branded chilled ready meal and cake businesses.
On March 2, 2009, the Company disposed of its speciality bakery businesses, Martine Specialites S.A.S. and Le Pain Croustillant. On April 30, 2009, the Company completed the sale of Sofrapain S.A.S.
On Feb 2011 Princes has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the canning operations of Premier Foods plc to further develop its interests in the ambient food category.