Switzerland’s Orior has lowered its forecast for annual sales on the back of “volatile” pork prices and the recent hot weather in Europe.
The food-and-drinks group was already projecting a decline in sales and its forecast has worsened
In a stock-exchange filing yesterday (25 August), Orior reported a 7.1% fall in net sales and a 5.7% decline organically, a result the company described as “in line with expectations”. Nonetheless, Orior, home to brands including Rapelli charcuterie and Biotta juices, is forecasting a 6-8% decline in annual organic sales compared to its previous projection of a 3-6% decrease. Last year, the company’s sales by that metric fell 1.5%. “Orior looks to the second half of 2026 with confidence,” the company insisted.
However, the business described the trading environment as “challenging”. It said “disruptions in the Swiss retail market, volatile pork prices and adverse weather conditions continue to weigh on revenue development”. The company added: “In particular, prolonged periods of hot weather have led to shifts in consumer demand, while widespread barbecue bans due to the increased risk of wildfires have placed additional pressure on seasonal business.