Hilton Food Group benefits from lockdowns

Shares in FTSE 250 food packing business Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) rose by 1.99% to 1,180p (as of 13:55 BST) after management said volumes had continued to grow since July. Turnover in the UK and Europe has benefited from higher home consumption.

The company said its financial position remained strong and it was looking at options to further grow the business.