OR Barilla Hellas Despite the challenges of the economic environment, it has strengthened its financial performance for yet another year, while adhering to the administration’s commitment to develop and expand its activity.
The positive course of Barilla Hellas’ financial results is even more important, given that it was achieved in a volatile international environment. Inflationary pressures are still a key “headache” for the company, mainly due to the increased energy costs and other factors that affect the entire value chain.
At the same time, the reduction in consumer purchasing power has led to a lot of choosing private label products. However, normalizing market conditions and intense competitiveness have contributed to price stabilization and reducing inflation. In some categories, such as pasta, declining is now evident.
Within this demanding framework, Barilla Hellas has reached a new rise to the consolidated turnover, which stood at € 133.8 million, compared to € 124.5 million in 2023, increasing 7.5%. This development was mainly fueled by the categories of pastries and sauces, as well as the dynamic export activity of the group.
At the same time, the portfolio diversification reinforced gross profits, which amounted to € 58.1 million, up 12.6% compared to last year, with the gross profit margin reaching 43.4%, nearly two percentage points higher than 2023. and enables the company to accelerate its strategic investment plan in the Greek market.
With its improved financial position, Barilla Hellas continues to invest dynamically in Greece, with projects focusing on sustainable development and environmental responsibility. In June 2025, as part of the Industry 4.0 program, the installation of a new 2MW photovoltaic power plant was completed at Thebes. Combined with the previous project of 2022 (1MW station on the warehouse roof), these facilities will cover about 40% of the plant’s annual power consumption.
This investment translates into significant benefits: Reduction of CO₂ emissions by 760 tonnes per year, saving operating costs and greater energy autonomy. With a look at the future, the company also designs new investments, which will be technological upgrading of facilities, improving storage and ventilation, as well as additional energy upgrading actions.
The new year is still characterized by uncertainty in the domestic and international environment, as inflationary pressures and increased costs remain key obstacles for the food industry. Barilla Hellas is called upon to manage the consequences of high energy costs, rising to fees due to lack of staff, and increased costs on packaging and logistics. Despite the obstacles, the company’s management appears to be optimistic.
Weapon the capabilities of the Group and the spearhead of further development of activities in Eastern Europe, it is estimated that in 2025 it will continue to have a positive run for Barilla Hellas.
Barilla Hellas CEO, Carlo Mereghetti, said: “In 2024 it was a year of steady evolution for Barilla Hellas. The positive course of our financial results rewards our strategy and allows us to continue unhindered the execution of our investment plan, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, as a key pillars of our future development. “