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Glisten

February 2009

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Glisten has proved unprotected from the general consumer downturn with a slower than expected sales performance in Q2 trading, impacted by increased promotional activity. In particular, there were lower volumes seen in the confectionery and savoury snacks business. Sales for the first half to end December will be +6% on H108 due to price increases rather than volumes. First half operating profits will be behind last year as a result of some under-recovery of overheads caused by the lower volumes. First half profits are now expected to come in at c.Â£1.8m versus Â£3m last year and will be announced on 23 March.To counter the reduced demand, Glisten has launched a range of â€œprice-fightingâ€ products under its own and supermarket o ...

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