Ferrero’s CTH Invest Reports €3.25 Billion Turnover, Fueled by Acquisitions and Innovation

Brussels, Belgium – CTH Invest, the holding company affiliated with the Ferrero Group, announced a consolidated turnover of €3.25 billion for the financial year 2024/2025, marking a 9.9% increase year-over-year. The results, approved on February 25, 2026, demonstrate strong performance across its portfolio of confectionery and biscuit brands.

CTH Invest Portfolio and Key Brands

CTH Invest encompasses several prominent brands, including Ferrara Candy Company, Fine Biscuits Company, and Fox’s Burton’s Company. These companies operate across four continents with 28 production plants and a global workforce of 14,004 employees as of August 31, 2025. [Source: Morning Italy]

Financial Highlights

The group’s gross margin reached €1.1 billion, reflecting a solid operational base and effective portfolio management. Operating profit amounted to €102 million, a clear improvement over the previous year. [Source: Il Sole 24 Ore]

Growth Drivers: Innovation and Acquisitions

Growth was driven by both organic performance and strategic acquisitions. Ferrara Candy Company experienced a boost in innovation with new formats like NERDS® Gummy Clusters, and expanded assortments of SweeTARTS®, Lemonhead®, and Spree®. Seasonal launches, such as BRACH’S® Candy Corn Suite, also contributed to the positive results. [Source: Il Sole 24 Ore]

Fox’s Burton’s Company continued to innovate, launching Maryland S’wich, a biscuit sandwich with chocolate drops in the UK, and expanding its Fox’s Chocolately line. Fine Biscuits Company focused on strengthening its industrial infrastructure across Belgium, Denmark, France, and Germany, with an emphasis on sustainable growth. [Source: Il Sole 24 Ore]

Recent Acquisitions

CTH Invest has been actively expanding its portfolio through acquisitions. Recent additions include Dori Alimentos in Brazil, Jelly Belly in the United States, and Michel et Augustin in France. The acquisition of Nonni’s Bakery (USA) was completed on October 1, 2024, and the CPK Group (Carambar Poulain Krema) was acquired after the close of the financial year. [Source: Cibuslink]

Overall Ferrero Group Performance

The combined turnover of the Ferrero Group, including CTH Invest, reached €22.55 billion, reaffirming its position as the leading consumer goods company in Italy. [Source: Il Sole 24 Ore]