Savola’s full-year profits were down 13.5% on 2014 at US$478m thanks to a subsidiary sale, as Q4 profits beat analyst predictions, and the firm announced a new CEO appointment.
The Savola Group saw profits fall 15% in its second quarter, and warns full-year profits could be down 10%, because of oversupply of commodities and a larger retail sector.
Savola Group’s Iranian subsidiary is under fire in Iran for allegedly dumping vegetable oil in the market, a month after MPs attacked the Saudi firm’s investments in the country.
Saudi food producer Savola Group announces second quarter profits of US$137m, up 32%, as it seeks to sell its packaging unit and its CEO reveals he is to step down.
Regional food manufacturers have seen mixed results 2013, with Savola Group's earnings up 21% and Agthia up 28%, but dairy giant Almarai posting profits of just 4%.