Editas H1 2025 revenue rose 15.8 to 190.71 million, driven by pricing gains and portfolio optimization across product segments.
Net profit increased 22.7 to 18.97 million, with margins improving to 9.9 despite an 18.4 drop in total packs sold.
Product innovation, capacity expansion, and deeper Morocco presence underscore Editas regional growth and category diversification strategy.
Edita Food Industries, the Cairo-based consumer goods group led by Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi, posted a strong first-half 2025 performance, with revenue and profit both rising despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and weaker sales volumes.
Revenue and profit rise despite volume declineAccording to the recently posted update , group revenue climbed 15.75 percent year-on-year to EGP9.25 billion 190.71 million from EGP7.99 billion 164.73 million in H1 2024, driven by price increases and portfolio optimization across all segments.
Net profit advanced 22.7 percent to EGP920 million 18.98 million, lifting the margin to 9.9 percent from 9.4 percent a year earlier. The average price per pack jumped 41.9 percent to EGP5.28 0.109, while the average price per ton rose 21.6 percent, offsetting an 18.4 percent drop in total packs sold to 1.75 billion units.
Bakery, rusks, biscuits lead growthSegmental results highlighted Editas pricing power. Cakes rose 18.6 percent on a 48.3 percent price hike, bakery gained 5.3 percent, wafers rose 8.4 percent, and rusks surged 39.8 percent. Biscuits more than doubled on an 82.7 percent volume jump and a 29.2 percent price increase. Candy edged up 2.1 percent, while frozen products fell 17.7 percent on steep volume declines.
We are pleased to deliver results that underscore the strength of our business model, said Berzi. Portfolio optimization has driven robust margin recovery, supported by a rebound in purchasing power and consumer demand. Leveraging our brand equity and pricing agility, we will expand capacity and pursue strategic investments to capture growth opportunities.