Fyffes on target for 2009

Fyffes has announced trading for the year to date has been in line with company expectations.

The firm had indicated that it is targeting an Adjusted EBIT for 2009 in the range of €14m-€18m. Adjusted EBIT excludes amortisation charges, the group’s 40% share of the results of Blackrock International Land plc and exceptional items.

They said that, while it is relatively early in the year, they remain on course to achieve their earnings target for 2009.