US: Takeover, ingredient costs lead to Q1 loss at Del Monte
By: Dean Best | 12 September 2011
Costs linked to last year's takeover of Del Monte Foods - and higher commodity prices - have led the US food group to post a quarterly loss.
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Costs linked to last year's takeover of Del Monte Foods - and higher commodity prices - have led the US food group to post a quarterly loss.

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