Comment: Premier progresses but still has work to do

By: Dean Best | 16 February 2011

After a challenging 12 to 18 months, Premier Foods plc's management would have been heartened to have seen the UK food group's shares jump after the publication of its 2010 results but, writes Dean Best, some significant tests remain.

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After a challenging 12 to 18 months, Premier Foods plc's management would have been heartened to have seen the UK food group's shares jump after the publication of its 2010 results but, writes Dean Best, some significant tests remain.

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