Top companies buck trend

The Middlesbrough-based publisher has revealed details from its latest analysis of the fresh produc e industry. "There is a real shift happening within the industry and these 107 companies are an early sign of where the market is going," said Plimsoll senior analyst David Pattison. "What makes them so fascinating is that they are competing in the same industry and against the same market conditions as the other [top] 893 companies in the analysis, yet their ability to increase sales is spectacular."

Copies of Plimsoll's analysis are available by calling 01642 626400 at a five per cent discount to readers mentioning this article on ordering.