Turnover for the half-year rose by 8% from DKK16.24 billion to DKK17.52 billion. The group reported that beer output had risen by 22% in the first half of 2002 and said that it had strengthened its position in many markets including Finland, Norway and Great Britain.
DENMARK: Carlsberg operating profit up 34%
Danish brewing group, Carlsberg A/S, has posted operating profit for the first six months of the year of DKK1.81 billion, up 34% from DKK1.35 billion in the corresponding period last year.