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ForFarmers N.V.: Trading update Q1 2025 - Positive trend continues
Lochem, 8 May 2025 Trading update Q1 2025 Positive trend continues with volume growth and strong profitability in Q1 Pieter Wolleswinkel, CEO ForFarmers: "We look back on a strong quarter in which we once again achieved growth in our compound feed volumes. This is in line with our ambition to retain customers for the long term and to continue growing our market share. Operational profitability also increased strongly, continuing the positive trend of the past year. The integration of Van Triest'
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