H J Heinz Company has recorded a marginal rise in profit before tax from $280.5 million to $285 million (£177 million) in the first quarter to July 31st, 1996. Sales rose from $2.09 billion to $2.21 billion. Earnings per share grew by 4.3 per cent to 48 cents.
Heinz profit sluggish
H J Heinz Company has recorded a marginal rise in profit before tax from $280
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