Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield said the gross margin on gum was about 0.4% higher.

FORBES: Food

Mr Bonfield said the issue of possible opportunities for local firms had not been raised at the meeting.

BBC: Mid Wales

"These latest results show the continued significant contribution of Hundred Group companies despite the double-dip recession, " Mr Bonfield said.

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