Patties Foods, the Australian makers of Four ‘n Twenty pies, has reported “unforseen delays” in their attempts to find a suitable Chairman following the resignation of Peter Kempen in November last year. Acting Chairman Ernest Barr admitted that the search was taking longer than forecast upon providing an update to the market this morning. “Our Search Consultants, after extensive research, compiled lists of potential candidates in February – March 2009,” he advised.... ...Read more »

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has today announced a number of changes to its Board of Directors, including the resignation of their besieged Chairman. David Karpin, Chairman, stepped down from the Board amidst a campaign led by shareholders to oust him from his position. Mr Karpin, who will be replaced by current Director Frank Davis, follows former CEO Neil Kearney in resigning in the wake of a cancelled capital raising after a price cut angered suppliers. Tumultuous six weeks WCB cut the... ...Read more »