date:Oct 12, 2012
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Revenue in the Fruit segment grew by 24.4% in the first half of the year. Sales volumes of fruit preparations were expanded substantially from the year-earlier level. Selling prices were elevated compared to the prior year, reflecting the rise in raw material costs. In the fruit juice concentrates business, the principal trend was one of volume-driven revenue growth, partially resulting from the first-time, full consolidation of Ybbstaler Fruit Austria GmbH. A key reason for the earnings decr