Lancaster Colony posted an 8% rise in net sales for its first quarter on the back of growth in the company’s specialty foods sector.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


For the period to 30 September, net sales reached US$264m from first quarter sales of $244m last year.


Specialty Foods net sales totalled $220.8m, up 19% from the year-ago, reflecting higher volumes and pricing.


Net income totalled $11m versus $15.5m in the year-ago first quarter, which included the results of discontinued operations.


“We were generally pleased with our specialty foods performance given substantially higher material costs,” said John Gerlach chairman and CEO of Lancaster Colony. “Our many strong market positions, seasoned executive teams and solid balance sheet provide the necessary foundation to take advantage of arising opportunities.”

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact