This decline in profitability was primarily attributed to a challenging consumer landscape, higher marketing expenditures, and rising labour and freight costs, although these pressures were partly offset by moderating ingredient costs and lower interest expenses.
Roskam Foods will close its San Dimas, California, cereal and granola plant as the company brings production together at its Grand Rapids campus.
The US baking mix maker is focusing on its main product lines while using licensing deals to expand into new categories and channels.
The blend is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical improvers and emulsifiers, helping bakers transition to bromate-free production without sacrificing handling, consistency or product quality.
The two developments form part of Döhler’s broader growth strategy, aimed at bringing production, technical expertise and customer support closer to key food, beverage and life science and nutrition markets.