Bunzl supplies companies around the world with everyday goods such as food packaging and labels for supermarkets, catering equipment for restaurants, and masks, gloves and gowns for hospitals.

Bunzl, the global distributor of essential products, has shaken off weaker demand and tougher competition over prices to report higher earnings for the year. But, shares in the FTSE 100-listed ...

In the UK, Bunzl noted a tougher sales environment resulting in reduced volumes, particularly within its safety division, which supplies construction site equipment, and its retail sector.

But, shares in the FTSE 100-listed company were down on Monday. Bunzl supplies companies around the world with everyday goods such as food packaging and labels for supermarkets, catering equipment ...