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SOFT drinks and confectionery giant Cadbury Schweppes has produced one of the most upbeat statements from a consumer company for many a day, with chairman Sir Dominic Cadbury promising shareholders a continuation of 10%-plus growth.
That was just what the City needed yesterday amid general despondency and Cadbury shares closed 27p ahead at 864p. They had reached 870p at one stage.
Pre-tax profits from the continuing businesses rose 8% to #254m, but if the #12m hit from the strength of the pound is excluded, growth in...