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Lindt maintains profit levels

Article Abstract:

Lindt & Sprungli of Switzerland, a chocolate maker, has maintained profits at 38 million Swiss francs, although sales fell due to currency flkuctuations and the strength of the Swiss franc. The company's Spanish and Portugues subsidiaries were affected by currency losses, although there was an increased in turnover at its Germany subsidiary. Turnover in the US rose 9% in 1994 and in the UK turnover rose 6%.

Chocolate & Cocoa Products, Finance

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Lindt announces ambitious plans for European expansion

Article Abstract:

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt and Sprungli has reported that turnover rose by 10.7% during 1995. The company has also announced plans to expand operations in both France and Spain. In France, where Lindt has 11% of the chocolate market, it is set to expand in several sectors, including chocolate sweets, while in Spain, Lindt is considering building a local production unit.

Planning

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Want Want restructures in China

Article Abstract:

Snack foods company Want Want of Taiwan has repurchased 75% of Van Houten Want Want from Van Houten.

Taiwan, Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Germany, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Snack Foods, Snack Food Manufacturing, China, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Snack foods industry, Want Want Holdings Ltd., Van Houten

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