date:Aug 09, 2013
quarter in 2012. Sales were $1,707 million, up 2.3%. The sales gain broke down as 3.2% from volume and mix, which more than offset a 0.9% decline in price.
U.S. biscuits was a standout, with revenues up more than 5% in the second quarter, Ms. Rosenfeld said during an Aug. 7 conference call with analysts. In fact, that represents the eighth consecutive quarter of growth of 5% or more. Oreo, Honeymade, belVita, Chips Ahoy! and Triscuit each made solid contributions to the second half.
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