Food producers
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Only a third of food producers were able to match or outperform the FTSE All-Share index in 1998, with over half of them underperforming. Producers of staple consumer products have to maintain volume growth in the face of intense competition, and others face the challenge of falling commodity prices. Unilever has been strengthening its brands backed by major advertising and promotion spends. Tate & Lyle has been affected by low global sugar prices, but its focusing on becoming a specialist products business. Dairy producers are facing declining milk sales.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Unilever
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Unilever is improving its performance, but still faces problems and is selling brands, while annual turnover may be in the lower range of estimates.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Unilever
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Unilever has moved to a focus on core brands, though could still face difficult conditions.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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