Dhaka, July 18 -- than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter and expressed optimism about reviving sluggish North American sales with a range of high-protein snacks and reformulated products in the coming months.

In a call with investors on Thursday, Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company plans to roll out protein-enhanced versions of snacks such as Pop Corners and expand to high-protein versions of other best-selling items. New protein beverages are also expected later this year.

"Consumers are embracing protein in their diets at a pace we haven't seen before," Laguarta said. "We aim to deliver accessible, scalable solutions."

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