Wiseman abandons chase for Unigate

Dairy Crest has emerged as the winner in the battle for Unigates dairy and cheese facilities, having out-bid Robert Wiseman Dairies. As a result Dairy Crest will become the largest dairy company in the UK (see DII 65(3)7) with leading positions in every sector.
Dairy Crest made three escalating offers, culminating in a proposal that values its target business at