An updated edition of the July 15, 2025 article. The natural foods industry is set to evolve with continuous innovation and expanding product categories. Companies are investing in plant-based alternatives, functional foods enriched with vitamins and probiotics and sustainable farming technologies. E-commerce is also playing a crucial role in making natural foods more accessible, allowing consumers to shop for organic and gluten-free products with ease. The global healthy foods market is expected to reach $ ...

Lochem, 12 August 2025 Change in composition of the Supervisory Board of ForFarmers ForFarmers today announces that Erwin Wunnekink, member of the Supervisory Board, has decided to step down from his position as of 1 November 2025. Mr Wunnekink has indicated that he will pursue a new professional opportunity elsewhere, which is not compatible with his role on the Supervisory Board of ForFarmers. "It is unfortunate that Erwin Wunnekink will leave ForFarmers earlier than planned, ahead of his scheduled depart ...

Core Insights - Vital Farms has surpassed 500 family farms in its network, increasing from 300 at the end of 2023, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][5] Company Developments - To meet the growing demand for its eggs, Vital Farms is enhancing its standards for attracting and retaining family farmers, focusing on fair compensation and incentives to mitigate rising construction costs [2][3] - The company is making substantial investments in its supply chain, including new production equipment at its Egg Central Station in Springfield, Missouri, which will increase capacity by approximately 30% when operational in Q4 2025 [3] - A second egg washing and packing facility is planned in Seymour, Indiana, expected to be operational by early 2027, projected to generate over $350 million in additional revenue capacity [3] Market Position - Vital Farms is recognized as the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales, emphasizing its commitment to ethical food production and sustainable farming practices [5]

Core Insights - ForFarmers experienced a strong quarter in Q1 2025, achieving growth in compound feed volumes and operational profitability, aligning with its long-term customer retention and market share growth ambitions [1][2] Financial Performance - Total volume increased by 17.5% compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to the acquisition of Van Triest Veevoeders; on a like-for-like basis, total volume grew by 1.3% [7] - Compound feed volume rose by 3.5%, partly driven by the consolidation of the joint venture in Germany starting March 1; like-for-like growth in compound feed volume was 1.1% [7] - Turnover increased by 9.1%, attributed to volume growth; gross profit rose by 11.2% to €138.1 million [7] - Operating profit saw a significant increase, with underlying EBIT up 61% and underlying EBITDA increasing by 38.9% [7] - The ROACE ratio on underlying EBIT improved from 13.0% as of December 31, 2024, to 13.8% as of March 31, 2025 [7] Strategic Developments - The integration of Van Triest's activities is progressing as planned, leading to a notable increase in co-products volume, in line with sustainability goals [2] - The joint venture with team agrar in Germany commenced on March 1, 2025 [7] - The sale of the second plant in the United Kingdom was completed in early April, following approval from the UK competition authority [2][7] Company Profile - ForFarmers is a leading player in the European animal feed market, with sales around 9 million tonnes and production operations in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and the UK [5] - The company employs approximately 2,700 people and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam [5]