Ingredients, flavours and consumer foods group Kerry today (Tuesday) announced a 13.1% rise in operating profit to €349m (US$460.6m) in the year ended 31 December 2004.

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Group turnover was €4.129bn, compared with €3.69bn in 2003


“Kerry delivered another strong operational and financial performance,” said chief executive, Hugh Friel. “Kerry successfully completed a €712m acquisition programme which significantly broadened the group’s technology and market base. I am confident that Group strategy will continue to deliver consistent growth in profits, cash flow and value for all stakeholders”.

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