Paris, March 29 - French food producer Bonduelle reported an 11.4 percent rise in its first-half net profit on Thursday, with earnings boosted by growth at all its main divisions and markets.
Bonduelle said net profit in the six months to Dec. 31 rose to 17.6 million euros ($23.50 million), while its operating profit rose 7.5 percent to 31.6 million euros.
The company added it expected full-year sales and operating profit to rise by around 5 percent. Bonduelle shares closed at 91.30 euros on Wednesday, giving the company a stock market value of around 730 million euros.