Bird Flu Virus May Be Impossible To Eradicate
ROME - The bird flu crisis in Asia, which has already claimed 21 lives, may be impossible to eradicate, the United Nations food agency's director of animal health said on Tuesday.
18 February 2004
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The business is expected to lose £3 million this year, compared with a £5m profit a year ago because of the setbacks, Uniq said.
But the firm said its businesses are still 'performing in line with market expectations', although a significantly improved performance in France was offset by a weaker performance and greater uncertainty in the UK.
The group expects sales in the UK, excluding the poultry business, to be in line with the last year during the second half.
A spokesman said: "In southern Europe, profits have continued to improve, even against more challenging prior year comparatives. Our health spreads have performed well ahead of our expectations."
Meanwhile, in northern Europe, sales in the second half are expected to be ahead of last year. But profits will be lower as a result of reduced fish prices which have been passed on to customers, the spokesman added.
Source: eFeedLink - 19th February 2004
