Greene King trading boosted by hot summer

29 January 2007 by Daniel Thomas

Greene King was given a boost by soaring summer temperatures which helped lift profits by 6.9% in the first half.

The company said its brewing division enjoyed "strong" beer volumes with sales increasing during the period.

However, Greene King said trading in Scotland had continued to be weaker since the introduction of the smoking ban, with total like-for-like retail sales there down 2.8% during the period.

Last September the company bought Hardys & Hansons adding 268 pubs in east-central England to their portfolio. The company said the integration was complete.

By Daniel Thomas

Greene King reports a 20% rise in pre-tax profits>>

Greene King seeks deal over Laurel>>

Greene King website>>E-mail your comments to Daniel Thomas](mailto:daniel.thomas@rbi.co.uk?subject=Greene King trading) here.

Get your copy of Caterer and Hotelkeeper every week -

[Sudoku](http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/Article.aspx?liArticleID=302619 "A new puzzle every day!") Join the craze and play Sudoku online!

[Newswire For the latest hospitality news, sign up for our e-mail news alerts.