Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes today said it had made a good start to the year despite higher investment and costs.

Cadbury Schweppes tapped into the growing appetite of consumers for organic chocolate today through the purchase of confectionery maker Green & Black’s.

Cadbury Schweppes today distanced itself from reports that it was preparing to sell its drinks unit that makes Orangina and Oasis.

Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes today said it expected a better year for its European soft drinks division as it posted a 1% rise in profits to £933m (€1.3bn).

Confectionery group Cadbury Schweppes today stuck by its financial goals despite a likely fall in profits at its European drinks business.