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Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves curb chocolate demand
Original: Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves dampen demand for chocolate
Swiss chocolatier Lindt has lowered its sales forecast, blaming hot weather across Europe for weakening consumer appetite for chocolate. The company says repeated heatwaves have hurt demand, prompting it to revise expectations for organic sales growth. The move highlights how extreme weather is increasingly affecting food and confectionery businesses beyond agriculture.
Why now: A major consumer brand citing heatwaves as a reason to cut its outlook draws attention as a visible example of climate change hitting business results.
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