LONDON (ShareCast) - Sausage skin maker Devro's trading is in line with expectations despite higher energy and commodity costs, adding that demand for its products remained strong despite the economic environment.

The company, which is based in Moodiesburn near Glasgow, said sales volumes, revenues and profits will be ahead of last year.

“The achievement of price increases has been a priority for the business during the period, and will continue to be a prime area of focus,” the company said.

“Despite rising energy and commodity prices, the directors are satisfied with the company's overall performance.”

It continued: “Consumer demand does not appear to have been reduced by the economic environment, and emerging markets continue to give us reason to forecast continuing growth in global demand for our products.”

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