S. AND W. BERISFORD WANTS TO STAY INDEPENDENT
  S.And W. Berisford Plc &lt;BRFD.L>, which
  has attracted takeover bids, is making every possible effort to
  remain independent, deputy chairman Henry Lewis said after the
  company announced interim results.
      "We've taken specific steps to strengthen ourselves for this
  purpose," he added, referring to management changes and a
  corporate strategy of concentrating on four business sectors.
      Berisford aims to produced balanced earnings growth from a
  combination of commodities, property, financial services and
  food. Its industrial division, with assets of about 90 mln stg
  including debt, is being reviewed and parts may be sold.
  

