Wrigley, one of the world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum is home to some of the best-known brands including Juicy Fruit, Doublemint and Big Red. Wrigley's global sales are over $3.6 billion.
In an April 26, 2005, press release announcing first-quarter results the company reported record sales and earnings with global sales increasing by 17% to $950 million. European sales were up 16%, especially in Eastern and Central European geographies. First-quarter sales in North America were up 7% on solid shipment increases across the region. In Canada, strong shipment growth and the benefit of currency drove a 28% sales increase.
Asia saw a 39% increase in sales on strong volume growth. Positive business momentum in China continued with double-digit shipment increases for Doublemint and Extra. Taiwan and Vietnam also experienced strong growth.
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