05 Aug 2020 --- Soft drinks bottler Coca Cola HBC has revealed a drop in H1 profits, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the closures of restaurants and other hospitality venues. Net profit declined to €124 million (US$146 million) during this period, compared to €195 million (US$230.9 million) a year earlier. The company also reported net sales revenue of €2.83 billion (US$3.35 billion) in the six months ended June 26, compared with €3.35 billion (US$3.96 billion) a year ago. As the market reopens, the company expects profits to recover.