Coffee and tea manufacturer Treatt has revealed that its full-year revenue is expected to slip to £130.6m, having recorded £153.1m the previous year.

The group said it had continued to experience the trading headwinds it reported in July, and that its pre-tax profit is also anticipated to slip to £10m, from £19.1m in 2024.

Treatt manufactures and supplies a portfolio of natural extracts and ingredients for the beverage, flavour and fragrance industries. The group has agreed to be taken over by Natara, a company controlled by private equity group, Exponent.

In a trading update for the year to 30 September, Treatt reported that revenues across its Heritage, Premium and New divisions declined against FY24, with Heritage lower by 15%, Premium 13% and New 17%.

The company cited lower demand in Heritage due to sustained high citrus oil prices, and softer demand in the North American market due to a softening in consumer confidence.

“As outlined in July, management has maintained a strong focus on commercial execution and cost controls to mitigate the impact of difficult trading conditions,” a statement from the company said. “Treatt continues to execute its strategy and remains focused on driving operational efficiencies while positioning the group for a return to sustainable growth in the medium-to long-term.”

Treatt did not disclose when it would announce its full-year results for the 2025 financial year but said it would reveal a date in due course.

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