At Sligro Food Group, turnover fell by no less than 8.2% in the third quarter. Growth is stagnating in Belgium, while in the Netherlands the loss of tobacco sales continues to have a negative impact. Nevertheless, according to the foodservice wholesaler, there are signs of improvement.
Inflation drives Dutch growth
In the past quarter, group turnover amounted to 664 million euros, a decrease of 8.2% compared to the same period last year. The decline is mainly due to the discontinuation of tobacco sales in the Netherlands since July 1, 2024. Excluding the impact of the tobacco ban, Sligro actually recorded a 2.5% increase in turnover in the Netherlands.
