date:Aug 21, 2013
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt Spruengli (LISP.S) said continued improving consumer sentiment in Europe and buoyant demand in North America lifted underlying sales by 8.7 percent in the first half of the year, a pace of growth it will not be able to maintain throughout 2013.
The maker of gold-foil wrapped Easter bunnies and Lindor balls said in a statement on Tuesday the cold and rainy spring weather also helped to boost chocolate consumption.
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