Milk procurement prices may harden further
Management expects procurement prices to increase in the next 30-45 days before easing with the mini flush in May, potentially delaying margin recovery.
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Management expects procurement prices to increase in the next 30-45 days before easing with the mini flush in May, potentially delaying margin recovery.
An analyst questioned whether Heritage's price hikes (4.9% on milk, 6.6% on VAP) could lead to market share loss if competitors hold prices. Management acknowledged some peers have not raised prices but expects industry-wide increases.
Other expenses have been growing at ~20% YoY for several quarters, outpacing revenue growth, driven by logistics and marketing costs. Management cites operating leverage as the remedy but volume growth remains elusive.
Excess rainfall and hormonal issues in crossbreed cattle have reduced milk yields. Management noted that climate impact is palpable and may continue to affect supply.