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Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves curb chocolate demand
Original: Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves dampen demand for chocolate
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli has lowered its sales outlook, citing heatwaves across Europe that have dampened consumer appetite for chocolate. The announcement highlights how extreme summer temperatures are affecting seasonal food sales, with hot weather discouraging purchases of chocolate products. The company's revised guidance has drawn attention to the broader impact of unusual heat on consumer goods businesses this summer.
Why now: Heatwaves are an ongoing weather story and Lindt's revised outlook shows climate affecting major consumer companies' earnings.
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