Archives for October 2, 2007

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Dairy difficulties hamper Dean Foods' profits

By  Neil Merrett

US group Dean Foods yesterday announced plans for an immediate cut in its workforce, after higher costs for ingredients like milk forced it to lower its full year earnings expectations.

News briefs: Parmalat, Fonterra and Smucker's

By  Neil Merrett

In this week's round up, Fonterra appoints its latest remuneration committee, Parmalat keeps gunning for Citibank, and Smucker's makes Canadian acquisition.