The number one food company in the US, Kraft Foods, has reported third-quarter net earnings of US$869m, up 73% from $503m a year earlier.
The company, which also reported a rise in revenue of 2.8% to $7.2bn, said that stronger performances in the beverages, desserts and cereals sectors offset weaknesses in sectors such as cheese and meats.
The Q3 figures met company expectations.
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