Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue growth of 16% was driven by volume growth of 21%, with broad-based strength across customers, channels, and major product categories.
Improved Margins and EBITDA
Adjusted gross margin improved by 60 basis points year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 13%.
Fruit Snacks and Beverages Surge
Fruit snacks business grew 42% with 40% sales volume growth, while beverages and broth product lines grew revenue by 14%.
Operational Efficiency Gains
Third quarter output increased by 18% in aseptic facilities and 49% in fruit snack facilities, with record-breaking production in certain facilities.
Debt Reduction
Debt was reduced by $13 million from Q2, with net leverage decreasing from 3.5x to 3.3x.