date:Jan 18, 2013
ch, in rising 8.3% during the quarter, significantly outpaced a global market which increased by 1.1%, according to Nielsen.
Sales in Asia were particularly strong, rising 17.5% by volume, boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, with Europe seeing volume growth, of 6.2% despite a market environment which was still depressed in southern Europe.
Nonetheless, Barry Callebaut shares eased 12.8% to SFr893.50 in morning deals.