The verdict from the City: Mixed reaction to Dairy Crest losses
By Michelle Russell | 24 May 2012
The UK's largest dairy processor Dairy Crest this morning (24 May) made a full-year net loss after incurring impairment charges at its dairies business. The firm, which plans to close two dairies and is mulling the future of its French business, delivered results that garnered a mixed reaction from the City.
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The UK's largest dairy processor Dairy Crest this morning (24 May) made a full-year net loss after incurring impairment charges at its dairies business. The firm, which plans to close two dairies and is mulling the future of its French business, delivered results that garnered a mixed reaction from the City.
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