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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 chocolatier Lindt has lowered its sales growth forecast, saying unusually hot weather across Europe kept customers from buying chocolate, which is sensitive to warm temperatures. The company now expects weaker organic sales growth than previously planned. The announcement highlights how extreme summer heat is affecting consumer goods companies well beyond typical weather-exposed sectors.
Why now: Heatwaves across Europe are cutting into chocolate sales, prompting a major consumer brand to lower its outlook.
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