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Our strong development continued in the first quarter of 2026. The comparable EBIT from continuing operations has improved for 13 consecutive quarters compared to the comparison period. HKFoods’ net sales from continuing operations grew by 3.8 per cent to EUR 242.5 (233.7) million. Sales strengthened clearly in the Finnish retail channel, and there was also growth in the food service channel, which improved the sales structure.  In retail, sales of HKFoods’ own HK® and Kariniemen® brands in particular grew across all main product groups. Comparable EBIT from continuing operations strengthened by 23.7 per cent to EUR 5.7 (4.6) million, representing 2.4 (2.0) per cent of net sales. The improvement was due to a more favourable sales structure as well as savings generated by the company’s efficiency programme and improved production efficiency. The profit for the period from continuing operations also improved clearly to EUR 2.8 (0.8) million, driven by a stronger EBIT and lower financing costs. 

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The Annual General Meeting of HKFoods Plc was held on 22 April 2026 in Turku, Finland. 
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HKFoods Plc's Annual Review has been published! The Annual Review includes a summary of the year 2025, the Report of the Board of Directors and the Financial Statements, as well as the Corporate Governance Statement and the Remuneration Report. The Report of the Board of Directors includes the company’s Sustainability Statement in accordance with the ESRS standards.

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In HKFoods’ updated strategy, the core business will continue to be pork, beef and poultry meat, meat products, ready meals and meal components. HKFoods' strategic focus areas are growth in selected food moments, operational excellence, competent, healthy personnel, and sustainable value chain. Our target is to achieve profitable and sustainable growth as well as a strong presence in consumers' food moments as a valued partner. Our focus is on growing product segments: strong and innovative poultry products, and meals and meal components. Meat and meat products remain at the core of the company’s operations and play a significant role.

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Securing local food production is our shared mission. Smart practices ensure that you can always rely on the quality, responsibility and safety of the food produced in HKFoods’ home markets. HKFoods’ familiar brands and great-tasting food have been an important part of Northern Europeans’ food moments for over a hundred years. Now we all need to pull together so that we can continue to enjoy local food for the next hundred years.