Shareholders give thumbs-up to Uniq pension fund deficit deal
Uniq shareholders have approved a deal that will see over 90% of the food firm handed to its pension scheme to wipe out a gaping pension fund deficit.
Archives for February 25, 2011
Top industry talent holds all the aces
Food and beverage manufacturers who drag their heels over salary issues or benefits risk missing out on attracting the best industry talent in a market where highly skilled job applicants can pick and choose, say industry experts.
Diageo targets further acquisitions in emerging markets
Diageo anticipates big growth from developing countries in the medium-term, and is planning further acquisitions in these markets given difficult trading conditions in mature markets such as Europe and North America.
Headland Foods staff face redundancy pay dilemma
Workers at Headland Foods in Flint are asking for a more flexible approach to redundancy payments from owner Kerry Group, given worries that they could lose money by taking new work before the factory closes.