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In 2025, the comparable EBIT from continuing operations strengthened by 22.9 per cent to EUR 34.1 (27.7) million, representing 3.4 (2.8) per cent of net sales. Net sales from continuing operations were at the previous year's level, totalling EUR 996.4 (1,001.8) million. Sales grew in the food service channel and were at the comparison period’s level in domestic retail. Industrial sales decreased as planned, and export sales declined as well.

In Q4/2025, comparable EBIT from continuing operations strengthened once again, and it has now improved for 12 consecutive quarters from the comparison period. The profit for the period from continuing operations also improved clearly. Sales developed favourably in the Finnish retail channel, where sales showed growth in HKFoods’ own branded products and as a result of a successful Christmas season. Sales grew in poultry products, ready meals and pork. Sales in the food service channel also grew, and we strengthened our market position in the channel.

Over the past few years, alongside a significant restructuring, we have implemented an internal efficiency programme, which has progressed as planned and generated significant savings. Efficiency investments and other development measures improved production efficiency and cost savings reduced fixed costs.

Read more: Financial Statements Bulletin 2025 
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In July–September 2025, comparable EBIT from continuing operations increased to EUR 11.8 (11.6) million or 4.8 (4.6) per cent of net sales. Comparable EBIT was stronger than the comparison period for the eleventh consecutive time. It improved due to a better sales structure, savings generated by the company's efficiency programme, and increased production efficiency. The result for the period from continuing operations also showed growth. 

Net sales from continuing operations decreased by 1.8 per cent to EUR 247.1 (251.6) million. Sales to the Finnish retail channel and food service channel grew, and industrial sales and exports decreased as planned, which improved the sales structure.  

Retail sales increased particularly in meat products, and HKFoods strengthened its position in the meat product market. Sales also increased in poultry products and pork. Despite the challenging market situation, food service sales increased due to successful commercial measures and a comprehensive product range. 

Read more: Interim Report January–September 2025
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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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HKFoods Plc has decided on a significant strategic investment of approximately EUR 5 million in the meal production of its Vantaa unit. The investment is HKFoods’ response to the growing demand for ready meals in both the retail and food service sectors.

The investment supports HKFoods’ strategy to increase added value and operational efficiency. The company aims to grow in product categories that make everyday life easier for consumers, such as meals, meal components and snacks.

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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.