Food group Unilever records €23m profit rise

PROFITS at consumer foods group Unilever Ireland rose by €23 million last year, according to results just filed at the company’s office.

The company, best known for brands like Lyons Tea and Persil washing powder, made pre-tax profits of €48.1 million for 2003.

However, much of the increase was due to the profits on the sale of a factory in Dublin, which resulted in an exceptional gain of just over €10 million.