ZURICH, SWITZERLAND — Revenue within the Food North America group at Aryzta A.G. rose 16% in the third quarter ended April 30, to €419.1 million ($571.1 million), the Zurich-based company noted in a June 3 trading update. Acquisitions provided 20.1 percentage points to growth, more than offsetting a negative 6.7 percentage point impact from currency movements.

Overall, total Food Group revenues totaled €859.8 million ($1,171.7 million) in the quarter, up 15% from the same period a year ago.

“Underlying revenue in the food business increased by 3.7% in the quarter compared with the same period last year,” said Owen Killian, chief executive officer. “Overall food revenue increased by 14.9% despite adverse currency movements. The acquisitions announced on March 10 with H1 were completed in the period and contributed to the improved revenue growth.”