Having been with the company for over 30 years, Seebohm becomes Chairman of Rowntree and Co Ltd. Trading conditions are difficult. Rowntree is losing market share, primarily to Cadbury. Rising costs and falling profits lead to the company seeking economies in many of its of its departments, including cuts in staff numbers.
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