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ForFarmers N.V.: Trading update Q1 2026
Lochem, 7 May 2026Trading update Q1 2026Volume growth and strong profitability continuePieter Wolleswinkel, CEO ForFarmers: “We started the year with another strong quarter. Acquisitions contributed to positive volume development. Volumes have also remained at a solid level on a like-for-like basis, despite the impact of buy-out schemes and animal diseases. We further strengthened our market positions and once again achieved solid growth in profitability. We have obtained shareholder approval to
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