Tea cost inflation not fully passed through
Tea input costs are up ~30% YoY, but competitive intensity has limited price increases, pressuring India branded margins. Management indicated they will not sacrifice market share for profitability.
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Tea input costs are up ~30% YoY, but competitive intensity has limited price increases, pressuring India branded margins. Management indicated they will not sacrifice market share for profitability.
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