date:Nov 26, 2013
Total Food revenue grew by 6.5% in the first quarter to 796.3m. This growth consists of underlying growth of 1.8% and acquisition-related support of 9.5%, offset by negative currency movements of (4.8)%.
Food Europe revenue grew strongly by 17.6% in the first quarter to 377.6m. Underlying revenue growth was up 0.7% and there was a very strong contribution of 18.5% from acquisitions. Currency had a negative (1.6)% impact.
Food North America revenue declined by (0.9)% in the first quarter to 3