The profit for the year came in at over €74 million, which is €3 million or 4.2% more than in 2008. As reported on 6 January, sales in 2009 totalled €2,258 million, an increase of 4.2%. Organic growth in sales was 5.1%.
CEO Koen Slippens commented, ‘In challenging market conditions, Sligro Food Group outperforrmed market growth in both segments, topping that achievement by posting the highest net profit ever. That’s something to be proud of!’
Read more in the press release.