Jobs at risk as UK dairy goes up for sale

The UK’s largest regional dairy business looked set to be sold today after its Co-operative owner said it lacked the firepower to compete with bigger rivals.

Jobs at risk as UK dairy goes up for sale

The UK’s largest regional dairy business looked set to be sold today after its Co-operative owner said it lacked the firepower to compete with bigger rivals.

Midlands Co-operative Society (MCS) has agreed to a deal with St Ivel Gold group Dairy Crest in a move that is expected to put nearly 400 jobs at risk.

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