date:Nov 09, 2012
ahead of announced price increases. The region's Power Brands grew about 7 percent, led by Cadbury Dairy Milk, Lacta and Milka chocolate, and Oreo and Barni biscuits.
Revenue growth reflected mixed performance across the region. Key markets such as China, India and the Middle East Africa grew strongly, but this was tempered by weak results in Brazil and Russia due to short-term executional issues. The company has taken actions to address these issues, and expects fourth quarter 202 Organic