date:Sep 17, 2012
n the US, vegetable oil volumes increased, benefiting from a recent price reduction, while home baking and spices volumes were level with last year. In Mexico, a weaker peso and continued competitive pressure resulted in lower volumes and trading profit. Stratas made further improvement in margins with better oil procurement and lower overheads.
In Australia, the difficult retail and competitor environment experienced by George Weston Foods will lead to lower revenues. Restructuring charges and