Solid Organic Sales Growth
Total organic sales increased by 2%, driven by volume and product mix growth. Global Consumer segment saw a 1% increase in organic sales, with 3% volume growth partially offset by a 2% price impact.
Flavor Solutions Segment Performance
Flavor Solutions organic sales increased by 3%, with a 2% increase in volume and a 1% contribution from price. Strong performance in the Americas with a 4% increase, driven by faster-growing customers and QSR growth.
Growth in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific saw a 15% increase in Flavor Solutions sales, driven by a 16% volume growth from QSR customer promotions and new products. The region is benefiting from recovering geopolitical conditions and new customer wins.
Strong Consumer Segment in EMEA
Consumer organic sales in EMEA increased by 4%, driven by a 2% increase in both volume and price, showing strong sustained growth.
Margin Expansion and CCI Program
Gross profit margin expanded by 20 basis points, driven by the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program. Operating margin in Flavor Solutions expanded by 240 basis points.