Sweets and drinks maker Cadbury Schweppes said it had made a good start to the year today, despite a tough UK market and the impact of rising oil prices.

Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes today benefited from a surge in demand for diet soft drinks in the United States as it posted results in line with expectations.

Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes maintained its encouraging start to the year today as it reported further market share gains in the UK.

CONSIDERING that the makers of Kit Kat went all the way to the European Court to protect their famous slogan, it is ironic that consumers are indeed having a break — from Nestlé Rowntree’s flagship product.