The Swedish brewer, Spendrups Bryggeri AB, reported an operating loss of SKr28m in the first quarter of 2003, up from a loss of SKr3m in the first quarter of 2002. Spendrups attributed the increased loss to the late Easter holiday and higher costs.
The company posted turnover of SKr612m in the first three months of 2003, up 7% from SKr568m in the first quarter of 2002.