Premier Foods plc reported group sales results third quarter and year to date ended 30 December 2017. For the quarter, sales were £261.4 million, an increase of 4.0% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Branded sales were +0.7% higher in the quarter, and Non-branded sales grew strongly, up 17.0%. These results reflect the robust performance of the UK food market and the benefits of the Group's strategic partnerships.

For the year to date, sales up 2.6%.

The group's expectations for progress in fiscal year 2017-2018 remain unchanged. Net debt at the year end is expected to be lower than the prior year.