date:Jan 18, 2013
global sourcing and cocoa division in the September-to-November.
Growth was also impact by ongoing expansion at some of the factories, as well as higher internal demand for cocoa powder, which limited sales to third parties, the group said.
The decline dragged group revenues 0.6% lower to SFr1.25bn in the quarter.
Investors had expected a rise of nearly 10% in sales to SFr1.38m.
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The decline in global sourcing and cocoa division overshadowed growth in chocolate sales whi