date:Oct 17, 2013
ace of weak consumer demand and deflationary pressures, Zone Europe again outpaced the market, achieving strong volume growth. In Western Europe the Great Britain region, Germany, Switzerland and Austria were highlights. Southern Europe remained challenging although Portugal showed signs of improvement. In Central and Eastern Europe the economic situation was also difficult but Russia continued to deliver strong growth underpinned by good performances in ice cream, coffee and confectionery.
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