US: Heinz profits boosted by emerging market growth

By: just-food.com | 1 September 2010

HJ Heinz has today (1 September) reported "solid" first-quarter profit growth, driven by double-digit sales growth in emerging markets and North America.

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HJ Heinz has today (1 September) reported "solid" first-quarter profit growth, driven by double-digit sales growth in emerging markets and North America.

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