Persistent spice deflation impacting revenue
Two consecutive years of spice deflation (~30% overall, 50% in chili) continues to suppress revenue realization despite strong volume growth; price benefits yet to phase in.
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Sequential volume decline signals demand softness
Sequential volume declined 4% from Q2 to Q3, with management attributing this partly to GST transition impact and festive timing shifts. Q2 may have captured displaced Q3 sales.
US market performance remains weak
North American markets are flat to declining due to distribution network change and high prior-year stock buildup from Red Sea crisis; no near-term recovery timeline provided.
Gross margin softening on mix shift
EBITDA margin declined sequentially despite lower ad spends, primarily due to unfavorable mix as convenience foods (better gross margins) grew slower than expected while spices share increased.