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UK: CHAIRMAN OF ABF RESIGNS FROM BOARD

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The former chairman of Associated British Foods (ABF) has resigned his position on the company's board. Mr Garry Weston has suffered from ill-health for some months and is due to leave the company in December 2000 after 51 years on the board.

Brief Article, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Baked products industry, Baked goods industry, Associated British Foods PLC, Weston, Garry

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Sweet dreams are made of this

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Research and development work is becoming an increasingly significant element of Nestle's activities, according to Chief Executive Peter Brabeck. He believes that the maturity of food markets in developed countries will be balanced out by expansion in developing countries.

Nestle S.A., Company Profile, Brabeck, Peter

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'A lot of what YO! stands for is about me. My personality is the cream on the cake.'

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YO! Sushi founder and owner Simon Woodroffe believes that his personal profile has been very significant in establishing the firm. However, he feels that this will prove to be less true in the future.

Eating places, Restaurants & Food Service, Food Services and Drinking Places, Management, Restaurant industry, Woodroffe, Simon, Yo! Sushi

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