The performance was achieved despite geopolitical uncertainty across the region
United Foods Company announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31 March 2026, reporting strong revenue growth, improved margins and a significant increase in profitability.
Gross revenue reached AED 218.8mn, reflecting continued demand across the company’s core markets and product categories. The company delivered net revenue of AED 208.3mn in Q1-2026, up 17.8% year-on-year from AED 176.8mn in Q1-2025.
The performance was achieved against a backdrop of continued geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty across the region, including pressure on commodity prices, supply chains, inflation and logistics.
Despite these conditions, United Foods Company strengthened profitability during the quarter, with gross profit rising 51.0% to AED 38.0mn and gross profit margin improving to 18.3%, versus 14.3% in the prior-year quarter.
Food security ambitions
“As we continue to grow, we remain focused on creating sustainable value for our shareholders, contributing to the UAE’s food security ambitions, and strengthening our role as a trusted regional food business that our customers and shareholders can rely upon,” stated Ali Bin Humaid Al Owais, Chairman, United Foods Company.
“We are combining the company’s manufacturing heritage with a sharper commercial and operational agenda, ensuring that United Foods has the resilience and ambition required for its next phase of expansion,” commented Mohamed Itani, Chief Executive Officer, United Foods Company.
Revenue growth was supported by a broad contribution across United Foods Company’s markets. In the UAE, revenue increased 18.9% year-on-year to AED 157.8mn during the quarter, up from AED 132.7mn in Q1-2025.
