UK: Dairy Crest to close two dairies, 400 jobs lost
By Katy Askew | 17 April 2012
Dairy Crest plans to close two dairies in a bid to reduce costs and sustain profitability at its liquid milk business, putting more than 400 jobs at risk.
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Dairy Crest plans to close two dairies in a bid to reduce costs and sustain profitability at its liquid milk business, putting more than 400 jobs at risk.
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