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The FX Factor: what 100 food and drink finance leaders told us about currency risk
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The FX Factor: what 100 food and drink finance leaders told us about currency risk

Is currency exposure eroding your profits? In a sector where average net profit margins are just 11.7%, even small external pressures can have a significant commercial impact. According to The FX Factor, a new report from Lumon, a third of...

Jun 12, 2026·3 min read

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