Fuller's profit down in "challenging" conditions
Pubs operator and brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner reported a decline in underlying interim profit on Friday as trading conditions remained challenging.
InBev closes Bud deal to become No. 1 brewer
InBev NV closed its purchase of U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc to create the world's largest brewer in the biggest cash acquisition in history, despite a global financial crisis that has stymied other deals.
Premier Foods scraps dividend
Premier Foods, the country's biggest food manufacturer, said Tuesday it will not pay an interim dividend in 2008 as it looks to reduce its debt.
Cranswick profit up 5 percent
Premium pork supplier and pet food maker Cranswick on Monday beat analyst expectations with a 5 percent increase in first-half profit and said it believes cost pressures have peaked.