In 2025, the Royal Agrifirm Group cooperative showed a recovery in its financial results following a weaker 2024. According to The Dairy Site, the company ended the year with a profit and improved key performance indicators, laying the foundations for further growth.

Agrifirm’s financial results

In 2025, Agrifirm achieved:

  • operating profit of €28.2 million;
  • net profit of €10.3 million;
  • payments to cooperative members totalling €11.5 million

The gross margin increased to 27.1%, up from 26.2% in 2024. Operating cash flow more than doubled to €117.6 million, whilst liquidity stood at €269 million. The company also reported that it had no long-term bank debt.

This significant improvement in results was made possible by optimising processes and discontinuing non-core projects, which led to a substantial reduction in costs.

New development strategy

The company’s CEO, Piete Hilarides, noted that 2025 marked the start of the implementation of the new ‘Full Speed Ahead ’28’ strategy, which involves strict cost control and a focus on results.

“The year 2025 marked the launch of the company’s new strategy, ‘Full Speed Ahead ’28’, aimed at controlling costs and delivering results,” he said.

According to him, the company is already seeing positive changes in its corporate culture, which is helping to boost staff engagement and job satisfaction.

The situation on the markets

In the Netherlands, Agrifirm’s business remained stable despite a decline in livestock numbers. Market share in the ruminant and pig farming segments was maintained, whilst the Plant Based Solutions division demonstrated growth thanks to innovations such as Balanced Fertilisation and digital consulting tools.

The poultry segment also increased its market share, whilst the Welkoop retail chain saw a rise in turnover and was once again named the best in the Garden & Animal category.

International results

On international markets, the results varied:

  • Poland has shown a strong recovery in volume and margin growth;
  • Latin America has improved its performance following earlier difficulties;
  • The situation in China remained difficult due to animal diseases and low pork prices;
  • In Belgium, the company was undergoing a business transformation.

Innovation and sustainable development

In 2025, Agrifirm introduced a number of new solutions:

  • Crunch — for feeding piglets and poultry;
  • Groeizicht — for dairy farmers;
  • Total Crop Approach — a system of preventive farming.

The company has also expanded its use of precision farming, digital services and emission-reduction technologies.

In the field of sustainable development:

  • 86% of raw materials are sourced responsibly;
  • CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) have been reduced by 76% compared with 2019;
  • 22% of the gross margin comes from sustainable solutions.

Forecast for 2026

The company expects 2026 to remain a challenging year due to a decline in livestock numbers, structural changes in the agricultural sector and increased regulatory pressure, particularly in the Netherlands.

At the same time, Agrifirm sees opportunities for further growth through the development of sustainable solutions, strengthening its market position, and investing in its team and technology.

The company’s management has expressed confidence in the future, highlighting its strong financial position and long-term development strategy.

Source: The Dairy Site