The Foods division comprises the UK cheese and butters and spreads businesses along with St Hubert, our French and Italian spreads business and, up until its disposal in March 2009, our share of the Yoplait Dairy Crest joint venture. The division has had a very successful year, with revenue up 7% and profit on operations* up 25% to £101.1 million. Operating margins* of 17% were the highest ever
| £ million | 2008/09 | 2007/08 |
| Revenue | 608 | 567 |
| Profit on operations* | 101.1 | 80.6 |
| Margin | 17% | 14% |
| * Excluding amortisation of acquired intangibles and before exceptional items. | ||
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