The sector faces fresh uncertainty as it prepares for the start of the export season.
The government is considering a levy on foreign fish to ease pressure on domestic producers as local production falls far short of national demand, prompting fresh policy plans.
Net sales have fallen 6.3% as supply constraints and inflation weigh on performance. Adjusted EPS is also down 26.1%, but the company has maintained full-year outlook.
The company has improved its global farm animal welfare ranking after posting strong 2024 earnings.
Westfalia Fruit’s initial shipment in 2024 served to test the company’s compliance with China’s import protocols and gauge the market’s reception of Hass avocados.