Bonduelle reports lower Q1 sales

Bonduelle has seen its turnover fall slightly to 519.8 million euros in the first quarter of its 2025–2026 financial year (July, August, and September). The group says its performance is in line with last year’s, in a volatile market with weak consumer demand.

Bad weather costs revenue

The 2.1 % decrease in revenue (0.5 % on a like-for-like basis) excludes the sale of the packaged salad business in Germany and France. In Europe, by far Bonduelle’s most important market, both reported revenue and revenue on a comparable basis fell by 2 %. The vegetable processor attributes this decline mainly to the poor summer weather.

Outside Europe (a zone accounting for one-third of total sales), reported sales even fell by 2.3 % (but rose by 1.9 % on a comparable basis). This growth was partly due to the United States, especially in meal solutions, and was achieved despite declining consumption due to persistent inflationary pressure.

Bonduelle also confirms its operating profit target for the full 2025–2026 financial year. However, the company remains cautious about consumer markets, given the unstable situation on the global market.