Oct 23 (Reuters) - Kerry Group PLC KYGa.I CEO Edmond Scanlon, speaking to Reuters in an interview following release of Q3 results::
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMER IS UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE DUE TO INFLATION; I DON'T SEE THAT CHANGING ANY TIME SOON
EXPECTATION FROM OVERALL MARKET PERSPECTIVE IS DEMAND WILL BE PRETTY SUBDUED FOR THE COMING QUARTERS AND OUT INTO 2026
STILL SEES POTENTIAL $15 BILLION INDUSTRY UPSIDE FROM 'MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY' AGENDA, BUT TIMING HARD TO PREDICT
EXPECTATION OF REGULATORY ACTION ON HEALTH IN U.S. IS DRIVING CHANGE AMONG CUSTOMERS
EXPECTING SOME PROGRESSION IN CHINA IN COMING QUARTERS, BUT DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE AS STRONG AS HAS BEEN HISTORICALLY
EXPECT MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TO MORE THAN OFSET CHINA PERFORMANCE
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(Reporting By Conor Humphries)
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