On the money: Premier can "contain" commodity-cost hike
By: Petah Marian | 28 October 2010
Premier Foods plc chief executive Robert Schofield today (28 October) insisted the UK's largest food group can "contain" the jump in wheat prices seen this year.
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Premier Foods plc chief executive Robert Schofield today (28 October) insisted the UK's largest food group can "contain" the jump in wheat prices seen this year.

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