Hilton Food says H1 performance in line with expectations

International food packing firm Hilton Food on Thursday said first-half trading was in line with expectations.

UK turnover for the 28 weeks to 15 July had grown, while there was “good progress” in a number of Western European markets. Top-line growth in the Irish business had been “encouraging” compared to the same period a year ago.

Turnover in Holland was lower, while business in Portugal continued to show progress.

“In Central Europe, where Hilton supplies customers in seven countries, the performance in the first half has continued in line with our expectations with good turnover growth,” Hilton said.

“In Australia, we have seen strong double-digit growth in the first half. The joint venture covering Bunbury and Victoria is continuing to perform well, with Victoria capacity now increased and we have also begun processing some of the Queensland volume in a satellite facility known as Morningside.”