But Calpis also reported that it had enjoyed higher-than-anticipated sales of Evian mineral water and Ameal S, its lactic-acid beverage designed to lower blood pressure.
JAPAN: Calpis forecasting 11% profit growth
Japanese beverage group, Calpis Co., has forecast an 11% rise in group pre-tax profit to Y3.95 billion, compared with last year. However, rising sales, promotional and advertising costs will result in profits falling Y250m short of an earlier forecast.
December 18, 2002