US: Kraft beats Q2 estimates but cuts sales guidance

By: just-food.com | 6 August 2010

Kraft Foods exceeded analyst forecasts for the company's second-quarter turnover and earnings but the US food giant cut its guidance on annual sales.

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Kraft Foods exceeded analyst forecasts for the company's second-quarter turnover and earnings but the US food giant cut its guidance on annual sales.

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