In brief: Danuta in talks?; advertising sales; Flair Poland redundancies

Pasta producer Danuta from Malbork has denied reports that it is looking for an investor. The denial comes at a time when rumors are rife that it is in negotiations with Unilever. (Puls Biznesu, p. 4) ... Sales of outdoor advertising fell in the first half of 2001 by 11% from a year ago. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) ... Furniture producer Flair Poland has announced that it plans to lay off 92 employees out of a total workforce of 400. The company blames the strong zloty for its present difficulties. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) P.J.