Greencore up 11% on strong trading; Bakkavor deal on track

  • Greencore Group PLC (LSE:GNC) shares jumped 11% in early trading on Tuesday after the UK convenience food group reported a nearly strong rise in quarterly revenue and lifted its profit outlook. Bakkavor Group PLC (LSE:BAKK) also gained 6%, with investors encouraged by the strong sector performance and progress on Greencore's planned takeover of its business.