NWF trading in line

24th Sep 2009 08:36

Oil, animal feeds and grocery products distributor NWF said overall the group continues to trade in line with expectations.Food Distribution has continued to make progress, the group said, amid better levels of operational efficiency.In Feeds the summer has been slower than normal as forage has been plentiful resulting in lower volumes and nutrition requirements from feed producers, NWF added. "In Fuels whilst oil prices have continued to be volatile and increase over the first quarter the division is trading in line with expectations with the key heating oil demand commencing in the autumn. We are continuing to pursue both new start ups and potential bolt on acquisition opportunities in this division," it said.