Kraft Foods Inc posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it showed improvement in legacy businesses like beverages in the United States, while absorbing recently acquired chocolate maker Cadbury Plc.

But the largest North American food maker also forecast full-year earnings below analysts estimates, highlighting concerns investors have over how easily Cadbury can be folded into Kraft to create the world’s largest confectionery group.

Kraft shares rose five cents to $29.26 yesterday.