UK's Hilton Food warns on Middle East risks; maintains profit forecast

Key Takeaways

• Despite good trading in core meat and fresh‑prepared food, Hilton Food remains cautious on inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks, particularly stemming from the Middle East conflict. (hiltonfoods.com)
• The company expects adjusted profit before tax for 2026 in the range of £60‑65 million, underlining the challenging backdrop including issues in its Seachill seafood and Foppen smoked salmon businesses. (hiltonfoods.com)
• Hilton Food’s medium‑term outlook remains positive with stable core volumes, ongoing strategic review outcomes, and expansion plans—including capital expenditure of around £100 million targeting Canada and Poland. (hiltonfoods.com)