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Adrian Black

Profit boost despite sluggish hardware, tobacco sales

Metcash, owner of IGA, Total Tools and Mitre 10, says food sales helped to push up profits. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Food and beverage supplier Metcash has boosted sales and its full year profit, but market conditions remain tough.

The wholesaler, which also owns IGA, Total Tools and Mitre 10, increased its statutory profit after tax by 10.1 per cent to $283.3 million, led by strong performance across its food pillar.

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