I think the word we used is robust, that means the business is performing to plan. The base business is performing well and our acquisitions are also growing to plan, especially Dr Pepper, Wellings said.

I think that is the pattern ahead, a base business growing well and a thrust into emerging markets at a pace which management believes is reasonable, he added.

Cadbury-Schweppes posted a three per cent increase in trading profit to

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First Published: Sep 05 1996 | 12:00 AM IST

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