Growth halves for large groups, despite strong profitability. The world's fifty largest groups selling fast-moving consumer goods (food, cosmetics, drinks etc.) saw their growth halved in 2013, despite an improvement in profitability thanks to the drop in raw materials and in the emerging countries, according to a study published by the consultancy firm OC&C. Their growth fell from +5.6% in 2012 to +2.9% last year, due to extremely unfavourable exchange rates. However, growth remains strong,...