IRELAND: Glanbia sells Yoplait franchise back, cuts 50 jobs
By Michelle Russell | 17 May 2012
Irish dairy and ingredients group Glanbia has agreed to sell its local rights to Yoplait back to the yoghurt maker.
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Irish dairy and ingredients group Glanbia has agreed to sell its local rights to Yoplait back to the yoghurt maker.
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