Archives for September 25, 2002

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Poor summer takes the shine off Irn-Bru results

The worst weather for many years in May, June and July kept profit growth at Scotland's AG Barr to a 'disappointing' minimum in the first half, but the return of the sunshine in the latter part of the summer bodes well for a better second half.

No secondary listing for CCHBC

A steady drop in the company's share price over the last month has prompted Coca-Cola HBC's main shareholders to withdraw plans for a secondary listing in New York.

Energy drink boosts Leading Brands 2Q

Leading Brands, the Canadian maker of the Trek energy drink, has reported a revenue increase of 41 per cent for the second quarter of its 2002 fiscal year ended 28 February 2003. Sales of the new Trek performance drink have exceeded expectations said...

Fine wine stars in Constellation's first half

A difficult half for beer, spirits and lower-end wine sales was offset by a good performance from premium wine brands at the US-based drinks group Constellation Brands, though the UK unit also showed positive developments.

Grafobal delists from Lithuanian stock exchange

The board of the National Stock Exchange of Lithuania (NSEL) has decided to remove shares in Grafobal Vilnius, the paper and paperboard packaging manufacturer, from the bourse's Current List of Trading with effect from 1November, the Baltic News...