date:May 08, 2012
Although sales were flat at around 76m, operating profit climbed 71% to 3.29m.
The companys cocoa and chocolate business was the key driver with operating profit in this segment up 48% to 1.67m.
This was achieved mainly through pricing after the general increase of raw material costs last year.
Natra also boosted sales for its cocoa and chocolate business in developing markets, with China and Brazil the highlights.
Sales in the firms home market, Spain, however, declined 11%.