date:Apr 15, 2013
ntinuing operations decreased by 7.7% in local currencies (-7.4% in CHF) to CHF 116.4 million, mainly as a result of the lower EBIT in combination with an increase in net financial expenses and taxes.
Based on our four strategic pillars - expansion, innovation, cost leadership and sustainable cocoa - we will continue to deliver robust volume growth, continued Steinmann. The focus on product margins will remain important. We expect cocoa processing results to increase in the second half of our f