11.   Finally, Barili said, there is a curious absence of milk marketing in America by big dairy companies.

12.   In the U.K. stocks declined, led by dairy companies, amid concern the European Union will confirm its worldwide ban on British beef exports.

13.   --It remains illegal for independent dairy companies in New Zealand to export butter or cheese, or for Canadian farmers to sell wheat abroad.

14.   Jerry Kozak, senior vice president of the International Dairy Foods Association, an industry trade group, conceded that the report uncovered problems that dairy companies must address.

15.   Just as important as earnings will be the level of net debt the Parma-based dairy company reports, analyst said.

16.   Parma, Italy-based Parmalat said it is looking at merging Ault with Beatrice Foods Inc., a Canadian dairy company it bought in March.

17.   Problems with policing the milk market have led some major dairy companies to look elsewhere for supplies.

18.   Shares in U.K. beef and dairy companies fell while poultry producers advanced amid speculation a consumer boycott of beef will lead to burgeoning chicken and turkey sales.

19.   Tabacalera also benefitted from the sale of unprofitable affiliates like BAT Espana SA and dairy company Lesa.

20.   The company also benefitted from the sale of unprofitable affiliates BAT Espana SA and dairy company Lesa.