UK: Costs dent Robert Wiseman FY bottom line
By: Petah Marian | 17 May 2011
UK dairy group Robert Wiseman Dairies saw annual profits decline by almost a quarter in its last financial year, as the company's margins were hit by increased competition and higher costs.
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UK dairy group Robert Wiseman Dairies saw annual profits decline by almost a quarter in its last financial year, as the company's margins were hit by increased competition and higher costs.
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