2 May 2013 --- Kerry Group has reported a 2.2% increase in continuing business volumes in Q1, with growth in Ingredients & Flavours +3.1% and a slight decline in Consumer Foods -0.2%. Building on its strong business development and growth momentum in the final quarter of 2012, Kerry maintained a solid business development and financial performance in the first quarter. Growth was constrained in some industry categories in developed markets but developing markets continued to provide a solid platform for sustainable growth.