The second-biggest Netherlandish brewer Grolsch NV has registered a net profit of EUR 11.9 million for the firs half of 2002, which is a 5.7% rise against the last year result. Operating profit rose by 12.9% to EUR 16.3 million. Sales in the Netherlands were largely flat this year, however the company said it was experiencing growth in the UK, US and Canada.

05 September, 2002