Fyffes reports H1 profit rise, increases full-year target

Fruit company Fyffes this morning posted profits before tax of €18.5m for the first six months of the year, an increase of 18% on H1 2008.

Total group revenue for the period stood at €400m, unchanged from the prevous year. Earnings per share were €4.46, up from €3.55 in H1 2008.