Hilton Food Group up on year-end statement

Shares in FTSE 250 food packing business  Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) rose 1.71% to 1,070p (as of 12:45 GMT) after the company said results for the year ended 29th December were in line with expectations. Management said that the company’s Australian operations had driven year-on-year sales and volume growth.

The company said that the trading outlook remained positive, with growth prospects underpinned by further expansion in international markets and additional product categories.