date:Aug 27, 2014
Hain Celestial Group has reported strong fourth-quarter and fiscal-year sales and higher profits, mainly aided by distribution gains, new products and international acquisitions.
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended 30 June totaled $583.83m, an increase of 26%, as against $463.47m in the same quarter a year ago.
The organic and natural products company, with brands including Celestial Seasonings, Earth's Best, Terra and Spectrum, noted that US net sales grew 13.2% from last year to $323m.
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