Diageo divisions stumble

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Diageo PLC's Burger King and Pillsbury divisions are struggling with a weak market. Burger King will assume a 50 million pounds one-time cost, while Pillsbury is being hurt by the uncertain timing of its planned merger with General Mills Inc.

United States, Distilled and blended liquors, Liquor, Distilleries, Alcoholic beverage industry, Burger King Corp., Diageo PLC, Pillsbury Co.

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Cadbury profit for first half tops forecasts

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Cadbury Schweppes PLC posted higher-than-expected results for the 2001 first-half. The company posted a 14% rise in its pretax profits to 351 million pounds (571 million euros) for the period.

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

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Unilever expects strong revenue in fourth quarter

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Unilever NV is forecasting that it will post strong revenues for the 2000 fourth-quarter. The company expects to post an increase of 4% in its top brand sales for the period.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Forecasts and trends, Toiletries industry, Consumer goods industry, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Unilever Group

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