IRELAND: Glanbia stands firm amid farmers protests
By: just-food.com | 15 April 2009
Glanbia insisted today (15 April) that it was "mindful" of its "social responsibility" to its stakeholders as Irish farmers continued their protests at the company's recent milk price cuts.
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Glanbia insisted today (15 April) that it was "mindful" of its "social responsibility" to its stakeholders as Irish farmers continued their protests at the company's recent milk price cuts.
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