Growth in Europe and Asia has sweetened full-year earnings at gum giant Wrigley, the company said today (4 February).

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Wrigley booked a 17% jump in operating profit to US$963m, as sales in Europe, the company’s largest region soared 26% in 2007.


The company admitted that its results were boosted by currency fluctuations but said volume growth and price increases led to a 15% rise in global sales to $5.4bn.


“Crossing $5bn in sales represents the achievement of an ambitious aspiration we had set for ourselves several years ago,” noted Wrigley chairman Bill Wrigley, Jr.


Wrigley saw revenue from its Asian operations rise 20% to $748m, thanks to rising sales volumes and, in part, to the strength of the Chinese renminbi to the US dollar.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

However, Wrigley’s turnover in North America was flat at $1.76bn. Volumes fell 7% due, the company said, to “trade inventory adjustments”. Lower shipments were offset by price hikes.