High raw material prieces got not negative impact on Lindt result

The Swiss company increased its sales the full year revenue for 2007 will hit €1.8bn, a 14 per cent increase from the year before.

ong sales of premium and dark products have led Lindt & Spruengli to this succes. The company said that it will experience "increases in market share in all markets and segments", stretching from Europe to Asia via the US. Over the 2007 tax year, the group said it exploited consumer preference for premium and dark chocolate, and created a range of new products for this segment, including its new Creation 70 bar.
Lindt said it was particularly pleased with growth in the US, currently one of the strongest markets in terms of premium product launches.
Today's trading update comes ahead of complete figures for the tax year 2007, due to be released in March.