The Group successfully concluded the 2024 financial year and further consolidated its market position in a challenging market environment. With sales of around €1.03 billion and consolidated net income of €17.4 million, the company was able to continue the positive development of previous years. The good equity ratio of 37.9% and the increase in fixed assets to around €190 million also underscore the economic stability of the cooperatively organised group of companies.

Uelzena sent a positive signal to its milk producers: The average payment price was approximately 47.5 cents/kg of raw milk with standard values of 4.0% fat and 3.4% protein a significant increase compared to the previous year. Although the volume of raw milk delivered fell by around 5% to 741 million kg, which was also due to the outbreak of bluetongue disease in the delivery area, the group still achieved strong growth, particularly in milk fats and speciality products. Sales of milk fats grew by over 72 million euros to 348 million euros, speciality products increased by around 10 million euros to 170 million euros, and the cheese segment grew by 11 million euros, or 9%. This more than compensated for declines in the milk powder, condensed milk products and delicatessen products segments.