dairy crest group plc annual report 2004 cr est gr oup follow us on a typical day adding value and building brands around the clock highlights contents 2 chairman s statement 3 chief executive review 5 operational 15 responsible company 16 financial 19 directors advisers 20 corporate governance 22 of board remuneration 29 30 responsibilities 31 consolidated profit loss account total recognised gains losses 32 balance sheets 33 cash flow 34 accounting policies 36 notes to statements 51 independent auditors 52 history 53 shareholders information 54 notice eighth general meeting uk premier chilled foods focuses leadership positions in branded added markets across sector investing industry leading facilities create competitive advantage operates six business areas spreads cheese liquid products fresh through its joint venture yoplait household ingredients turnover including share ventures up 1 362 million 2003 326 before