The demise of Dairy Farmers of Britain leaves sour taste
By: Dean Best | 4 June 2009
Dairy Farmers of Britain, the UK co-operative supplying 10% of the country's milk, has become the latest victim of the global economic downturn. Unable to compete as its larger rivals slashed prices, the loss-making DFB has been forced to throw in the towel and call in the receivers. Dean Best looks at how the DFB business turned sour.
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Dairy Farmers of Britain, the UK co-operative supplying 10% of the country's milk, has become the latest victim of the global economic downturn. Unable to compete as its larger rivals slashed prices, the loss-making DFB has been forced to throw in the towel and call in the receivers. Dean Best looks at how the DFB business turned sour.
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