UK: Trading mixed at Dairy Crest

By: Michelle Russell | 2 February 2012

Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, today (2 February) a mixed trading update with branded sales boosting revenue but profits from its dairies division under pressure.

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Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, today (2 February) a mixed trading update with branded sales boosting revenue but profits from its dairies division under pressure.

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