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Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Primark owner set for weaker profits as high gas prices to hit sugar arm

Primark owner ABF has said profits will dip as its sugar arm faces a hit from high gas prices (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Archive)

Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has said it expects a drop in profits this year and warned that pressure from gas prices will hit its sugar arm next year.

The consumer giant, which also owns a raft of grocery and agriculture operations, also said trading has been “resilient” over the latest quarter despite “challenging” retail conditions in most markets.

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