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About
SunRice’s
Structure
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FY26 Highlights 2
Who We Are 4
What We Do 5
2030 Growth Strategy 6
Chair’s Report 7
Group CEO’s Report 10
How We Create Value 21
→ Our Value Creation Model 22
→ Thriving People 25
→ Thriving Communities 31
→ Thriving Planet 35
→ Inspiring Products 41
→ Our Growers and Shareholders 46
Risks and Opportunities 51
Corporate Governance 59
Corporate Management Team 65
Sustainability Report 66
Directors’ Declaration on the Sustainability Report 92
Independent Auditor’s Report on Specified Sustainability Disclosures 93
Directors’ Report 100
→ Remuneration Report 101
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 114
Financial Report 115
Consolidated Entity Disclosure Statement 154
Directors’ Declaration on the Financial Report 155
Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Report 156
Shareholder Information 162
Corporate Directory 165
Our Reporting Approach 166
About SunRice’s
Structure
The structure of Ricegrowers Limited ABN 55 007 481
156 (“SunRice”, “Company”) contains Non-Standard
Elements, including:
1. The Company has a dual class share structure with
differential voting rights;
2. The Company’s Constitution imposes shareholding
limits on A Class Shares and B Class Shares; and
3. The Company’s Constitution outlines the
composition of the Board of Directors.
Details of these Non-Standard Elements are
available on SunRice’s website.
One of the conditions of the Company’s admission to
the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX) in 2019 was the provision by SunRice of an
undertaking to the ASX that it would disclose, in
its FY24 Annual Report, whether it had considered
removing the Non-Standard Elements from its
structure and operations, and if it had decided not
to remove the Non-Standard Elements for the time
being, its reasons for this.
In line with this obligation, SunRice disclosed in
its FY24 Annual Report that it was conducting a
strategic review including a review of its structure
and operations, and that this would include a review
of the Non-Standard Elements to assess whether the
structure continues to be in the best interests of the
Company and its shareholders generally. As at the
date of this report, the review of the Non-Standard
Elements is continuing. The Board anticipates
providing an update during FY27.
The Board considers that any changes to the
Company’s capital structure require careful
consideration of a range of strategic, commercial,
and stakeholder factors. Should any material
recommendations arise from the Board’s periodic
reviews, they will be the subject of consultation with
the ASX and, where required, will be submitted to
shareholders for approval.
It should be noted that the interests of A Class
Shareholders are in achieving returns through
Paddy Prices. The interests of B Class Shareholders
are in achieving dividends on B Class Shares and
improvement in the market price of B Class Shares.
The Directors are required to act in the best interests
of the Company as a whole.
SunRice’s Directors have actively managed the
interests of both A Class and B Class Shareholders
in a listed environment on both the NSX and ASX
for almost 20 years and the Directors believe
they have demonstrated a strong track record in
balancing the interests of both classes of
shareholders.
In addition, the Board has adopted procedures to
manage any potential conflict or divergence of
interests which may arise, including establishing a
committee of Non-Grower Directors (the Independent
Committee). These procedures are set out in
the SunRice Conflict of Interest Policy, which is
available on SunRice’s website.
For more details of the Non-Standard Elements
of SunRice’s structure see investors.sunrice.com.au.
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FY26 Highlights
1. EBITDA is defined as earnings before net finance costs (asset financing
charges are not considered a finance cost/income for the purpose of the
EBITDA calculation), tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment.
For a reconciliation of EBITDA, refer to Note 2a of the Financial Report.
FY26
Highlights
26%
77%
Reduction in scope
1 and 2 emissions
Employee
engagement score
on the Group’s
FY23 base year
$400/T Paddy Price for
medium grain rice
↓1%
Variance based on FY25
on the Group’s
FY24 score
↑1%
$1.80b
$143.6m
$73.3m
70c
8%
Revenue
EBITDA1
Net Profit
After Tax
Total dividend
per B Class Share
EBITDA margin
↓2%
↓3%
↑4%
↑8%
No
Change
102.6c Diluted earnings
per B Class Share
↑1%
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FY26 marked an important year for
SunRice Group as the business accelerated
execution of its 2030 Growth Strategy,
which is driving decision-making, shaping
investment and advancing transformation
across the Group.
Supported by a new divisional structure and strengthened
capability, the Group progressed its ambition to become
everyone’s favourite rice food company while continuing to deliver
value for shareholders and its broader stakeholders. Building on
this, the Group launched a refreshed corporate identity during
FY26, honouring SunRice’s heritage as a proudly Australian
business founded by Riverina rice growers in 1950, while reflecting
what it has become: a leading global branded rice food company
operating across nearly 50 markets worldwide.
A commitment to strategy, people and brands has driven 75 years
of success and will continue to shape the Group’s next chapter.
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Welcome to the
SunRice Group
FY26 Annual
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Rice sourced
from more than
countries,
including Australia
Who We Are
An ASX-listed company with sales in close to 50
markets, SunRice combines global scale with local
expertise. The Group operates a global business
model built on rice — a universal food and gateway
to tables worldwide — and translates local consumer
insights into innovative, trusted products. In Australia
and New Zealand (ANZ), where rice and rice-related
products remain central to the business, SunRice’s
expertise is also driving expansion into adjacent
categories, including Bakery, Condiments, Pet Food
and Animal Feed.
Central to the Group’s success are the values that
have defined SunRice since its foundation: integrity,
collaboration, innovation, and community. These
values are lived by the Group’s employees and remain
central to how SunRice conducts its business and
serves its communities.
Italy
Spain
Aqaba Processing
Company (APC)
Jordan
Ricegrowers
Japan
Ricegrowers
New Zealand
Global Offices and Assets
Source Locations
Taiwan
SolRice
Solomon Islands
Trukai Industries
Papua New Guinea
Ricegrowers
Singapore
Ricegrowers
Middle East
UAE
SunFoods
California
USA
SunFoods
Hawaii
USA
Ricegrowers
Vietnam
Thailand
China
Pakistan
Uruguay
Argentina
India
Cambodia
Ricegrowers Ltd
Australia
~65
10 50
Sales in close to
global
markets
across 4 key
regions
employees
12
~2,300
Operations in
countries
across
sites
Who
We
Are
SunRice Group is a leading global
branded rice food business that
brings people together through
inspiring and delicious food.
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Pacific
and Asia
Australia and
New Zealand (ANZ)
Europe, Middle East
and Africa (EMEA)
North
America
What
We
Do
Operations
33 offices, manufacturing and
storage sites across ANZ.
Supply chain
Rice and finished products are
sourced from ANZ, Europe and Asia.
Operations
28 offices, manufacturing and
storage sites across Singapore,
Vietnam, Papua New Guinea
(PNG) and Solomon Islands.
Supply chain
Rice and finished products
are sourced from ANZ, North
America, Asia and the Pacific.
Operations
Two offices, manufacturing and
storage sites in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) and Jordan.
Supply chain
Rice and finished products are
sourced from ANZ, Asia and
North America.
Operations
Three offices, manufacturing
and storage sites in the United
States of America (US).
Supply chain
Rice and finished products are
sourced from North America,
ANZ and Asia.
Key operating
regions
Australia and New Zealand
Consumer Packaged Goods
brands
segments
45
4
What We Do
Bulk Rice and Animal Feed
Corporate
International Consumer
Packaged Goods
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With rice at our heart, we
bring people together through
inspiring and delicious food.
2030
Our recipe
for success
Integrity Collaboration Innovation Community
Our Purpose How We Bring This To Life
Our Values
Everyone’s favourite
rice food company
Rice at our heart
Branded vertically
integrated rice products
are at our core
Global mindset
We balance global
scale with local
consumer relevance
Consumer focus
We put our consumers
at the centre of how we
think and the decisions
we make
Our
Ambition
Commercial
Strategies
What Success
Looks Like
We have grown our revenue to
$3 billion+*
and expanded margin
We have become one of
Australia’s most valuable food
companies
We have created significant
opportunities for our talented
workforce
We have a strong portfolio of
brands, underpinned by quality
and innovation, which delight
our consumers
We have realised value for our
shareholders*
We have continued to drive
sustainable outcomes for our
consumers, communities and
planet through lower-emissions
rice and a diversified, resilient
and increasingly traceable
supply chain
Core Rice
Meaningfully grow
our ANZ rice business
Significantly expand
our Middle East business
Deepen our position
in the US
Maintain a long-term viable
Australian rice industry
Adjacent Portfolios
Build rice-based snacking
Drive our non-rice
portfolio to its potential
2030 Growth
Strategy
* These statements are aspirational targets, not a budget or
forecast and assume reasonable macro conditions.
2030
Growth
Strategy
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As I reflect on my first nine months as
Chair of SunRice Group, I do so with a
sense of optimism about the future.
Over the past 75 years, SunRice has evolved from milling and
marketing rice as a regulated commodity, into a global rice food
business creating branded products for consumers around the
world. That transformation has been built on the strength of our
growers, the talent and skill of our people, and a capacity to
create value through our great products and well-known brands.
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Paddy Price for medium
grain rice per tonne
Basic earnings
per B Class Share
Fully franked dividend
per B Class Share
$400
102.8c
70c
↓1%
↓<1%
↑8%
F Y2 6
F Y2 6
F Y2 6
$406
F Y2 5
102.9c
F Y2 5
65c
F Y2 5
$430
F Y2 4
97.5c
F Y2 4
60c2
F Y2 4
$400
102.8c
70c
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Solid performance and
progress against strategy
SunRice delivered a solid performance in FY26 despite a
challenging operating environment. While revenue was modestly
lower year-on-year, the Group maintained the quality and
resilience of its earnings and increased after-tax profitability by
4%. SunRice also continued its strong track record of dividend
returns with a record total fully franked dividend of 70 cents per
B Class Share for FY26, representing a payout ratio of 68% and
reflecting the Group’s underlying financial strength, including
its current balance sheet position and operating cash flow
generation.
The Board continued to support management in making good
progress against the 2030 Growth Strategy, featuring accelerated
product innovation, new product launches and targeted master
brand campaigns in SunRice’s key markets. SunRice also
continued to diversify its rice sourcing capability this year, with
the harvest of the first commercial rice crop in South America.
This represents an important step towards building greater supply
resilience against Australia’s recent drier conditions and evolving
policy landscape, subject to the successful scaling of volumes in
future years.
CY25 paddy returns
The CY25 paddy return of $400 per tonne for medium grain
remained largely consistent with last year’s $406 per tonne
return. I understand growers will be disappointed with this final
price given the current pressures of drier seasonal conditions
and higher input costs caused more recently by the conflict in
the Middle East. In particular, decade-low whole grain mill out
rates placed downward pressure on the CY25 pool price, despite
the Group’s ability to continue to place Australian rice in high
returning markets and some improvement in global tender prices.
Encouragingly, early testing of the recently harvested CY26 (FY27)
paddy indicates that these quality issues are not recurring.
This is thanks to more favourable growing conditions this
season, increased usage of the Rice Management Dashboard
— a decision-support tool that has helped growers better time
their key crop decisions — and the linking of quality scores to
payment incentives.
End of rice vesting brings new opportunities
SunRice moved forward meaningfully in the transition to a new
operating environment without rice vesting in NSW. SunRice
was able to introduce new contract pricing for Riverina rice
growers, aligning quality scores to pricing for the first time, which
helped to secure higher quality rice despite a smaller crop in
CY26 (FY27). This has driven a significant improvement in quality
scores, with the CY26 crop achieving the highest results on
record, an average of 9.5, up from 7 in CY25. This uplift reflects
favourable seasonal conditions and the strong focus growers
placed on optimising the timing of planting, drainage and
harvest to meet ideal moisture targets.
Continued industry advocacy in
the face of policy challenges
Given the drier conditions, higher water prices and the Federal
Government’s continued water purchase program, SunRice has
maintained a direct program of advocacy with the Federal and
NSW Governments, alongside the Ricegrowers’ Association of
Australia (RGA), to advocate for no further water buybacks.
My advocacy, alongside Management’s, has highlighted the
significant contribution that SunRice makes to, and the adverse
impact policy settings continue to have on, the long-term viability
of the industry in Australia. Since the Basin Plan’s introduction in
2012, the recovery of around 2,100GL of water has left growers
facing ongoing uncertainty, reduced production capacity, and
policy settings that continue to overlook the social and economic
toll on irrigation communities and water-dependent industries.
That is why in SunRice’s submission to the 2026 Murray Darling
Basin Plan Review we emphasised that the next 10 years of
the Basin Plan must shift from water recovery to better water
management, including improved use of environmental water
already held by the government and pursuing more integrated
approaches that protect regional communities, jobs and
productive agriculture. Water policy uncertainty affects planting
decisions, processing scale and the future competitiveness
of the Australian rice industry. The Board remains committed
to practical, evidence-based advocacy to ensure the voice of
growers continues to be heard.
Given these policy challenges, I have been pleased with the
progress that has been made implementing SunRice’s strategy
(see ‘Our Growers and Shareholders’) to help maximise grower
returns and on-farm efficiency, including the increased adoption
of tools such as the Rice Management Dashboard to enhance
crop quality and yields. Through Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd
(RRAPL), Rice Extension, workshops and focus sites, SunRice has
continued to promote best practice adoption, such as precision
water management, which directly supports improved crop
productivity and water efficiency.
In FY26, the Board also oversaw the Group’s first mandatory
‘Sustainability Report’. It reflects the importance of sustainability
to SunRice, including its role in supporting long-term
business resilience, value creation, and our responsibilities to
stakeholders, and outlines the matters most relevant to our
business and the environments in which we operate.
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Acknowledgements
In closing, I would like to thank my fellow Directors, and I welcome
Rachel Kelly to the SunRice Board. Thank you also to our Group
CEO and Managing Director Paul Serra and the executive team
for their leadership and discipline during the year. I also thank
our growers, shareholders, employees, customers and partners
for their continued support as I have transitioned into the role as
Chair.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to again acknowledge the
previous Chair Laurie Arthur for the important role he has played
in helping position the business strongly for this next chapter and
his assistance in ensuring a smooth leadership transition. During
his tenure, Laurie played a pivotal role in the SunRice Group’s
transformation and growth – overseeing major milestones,
including the Company’s listing on the ASX in 2019 and its
expansion to operations across 10 countries.
Finally, I also want to acknowledge Graeme Kruger for his
outstanding contribution over 10 years as Executive Director of
the RGA. Graeme, who will step down in late August, has been a
strong advocate for growers and for the Australian rice industry
during a period of significant change.
It is the calibre of our people at every level of the organisation,
the strength of our grower and stakeholder relationships, and the
quality of the products we bring to market that gives me great
confidence in the Group’s future – and that is the foundation of
my optimism as we look to the next 75 years.
John Bradford
Chair
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SunRice Group delivered a solid performance
in a challenging operating environment in
FY26, maintaining the quality and resilience
of its earnings margin and improving after tax
profitability, despite pressures on the top line.
Group revenue for FY26 was $1.80 billion (FY25: $1.85 billion), and
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortisation and
Impairment3
(EBITDA) was $143.6 million (FY25: $147.7 million). Despite
these pressures, the Group’s EBITDA margin was maintained at 8%
year-on-year as we continued to pursue strategic growth initiatives,
and Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) increased to $73.3 million (FY25: $70.7
million), reflecting a change in the geographic earnings mix across
the Group.
Total Shareholder Return4
(TSR) for FY26 was 22.4%, outperforming
the ASX 300 Accumulation Index TSR of 10.1%. Over the past five
years, TSR has grown at a compound annual growth rate of ~22% –
evidence that our long-term strategy is delivering real value for our
B Class Shareholders. In addition, a CY25 paddy return of $400 per
tonne for medium grain was achieved for our Australian growers and
A Class Shareholders.
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3. EBITDA is defined as earnings before net finance costs (asset financing charges are
not considered a finance cost/income for the purpose of the EBITDA calculation), tax,
depreciation, amortisation and impairment. For a reconciliation of EBITDA, refer to
Note 2a of the Financial Report.
4. Investment period 30 April 2025 to 30 April 2026. TSR considers movement in B Class
Share price and dividends paid, and assumes all dividends are reinvested on the
dividend ex-date.
Our FY26 performance reflects the
Group’s focus on strategic growth and
strengthening profit margins, coupled
with disciplined and agile execution in
a dynamic global environment.
Paul Serra, SunRice Group CEO and Managing Director
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Revenue
EBITDA
Net Profit After Tax
EBITDA margin
$1.80b
$143.6m
$73.3m
8.0%
↓2%
↓3%
↑4%
Group
overview
Growth in some branded markets
offset by external factors in other areas
A combination of strategic growth initiatives and market factors
supported revenue growth in some of the Group’s core branded
markets in FY26, including in North America, Papua New Guinea
(PNG) and parts of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). When
combined with additional revenue growth in Bulk Rice and Animal
Feed, these areas grew by ~$65 million compared with FY25.
These revenue gains were offset by external structural changes
in other Pacific markets, where the Group is rebasing parts of
the business to improve profitability, and delays in Middle East
trades due to conflict-related supply chain disruption. Lower
whole grain mill out rates for the CY25 crop and the need to
preserve Australian paddy in light of a drier CY26 season also
constrained product availability for lower value tenders, and
evolving consumer spending behaviour impacted certain product
categories in ANZ. Combined, these factors negatively impacted
revenue by ~$75 million year-on-year.
The appreciation of the Australian dollar (AUD) against the
PNG Kina (PGK) during FY26 and the United States dollar (USD)
towards year-end also impacted the Group’s translated earnings,
further lowering revenue by ~$35 million compared with FY25.
Resilient margins while
investing for growth
While EBITDA declined slightly year-on-year in line with revenue,
EBITDA margin was maintained at 8%, reflecting the Group’s
continued focus on profitable growth, disciplined execution and
cost control. Lower input costs, particularly for United States (US)
sourced rice, together with a more favourable business mix,
further supported margin outcomes in FY26.
NPAT also increased, supported by a change in the Group’s
geographic earnings mix, which resulted in a lower effective
tax rate.
These results were delivered despite ongoing headwinds,
including foreign exchange pressures on input costs for most
of the year and increased competitive intensity, which required
targeted pricing responses to maintain demand in some markets.
Any benefits from the recent appreciation of the AUD are
expected to be realised in FY27.
Some up-front costs associated with executing our 2030 Growth
Strategy were also incurred in FY26, including increased spend
on brand building and talent. While this investment weighed on
profitability in FY26, especially in ANZ, it supported the Group in
advancing strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the business
for future growth.
$1.80b
FY26
FY26
FY26
FY26
$1.85b
FY25
$147.7m
FY25
$70.7m
FY25
8.0%
FY25
$1.88b
FY24
$143.9m
FY24
$68.2m
FY24
7.7%
FY24
$143.6m
$73.3m
8.0%
Revenue generated
internationally
Revenue from
branded products
57%
68%
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SunRice Group transitioned to a new divisional structure
with effect from 1 May 2025 and reshaped its Corporate
Management Team (CMT) to better align with its 2030
Growth Strategy and market proximity. The Group’s
reportable segments have been updated to reflect this
change. A description of each of the new segment’s
activities is included in Note 2a of the Financial Report.
FY26 Revenue
Segment
performance
These outcomes were achieved in the context of continued
operating headwinds, including:
• Intensified competition across Pacific markets, resulting in
lower activity in some markets and increased discounting
to maintain competitiveness in a price sensitive
environment. The Group continues to rebase parts of its
Pacific business to improve future profitability.
• Operational and supply chain disruption in Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA), with Middle East conflict delaying
some trades into FY27 and increasing freight costs, which
have to date been recovered from local partners.
• Lower whole grain mill out rates from the CY25 crop and
the need to preserve Australian paddy amid a drier CY26
season also constrained product placement, impacting
revenue and Paddy Price returns for Riverina growers.
• Foreign exchange pressures, particularly the continued
devaluation of the PGK against the USD and AUD, which
impacted import costs in PNG and earnings translation,
accounting for approximately half of the segment’s year-
on-year revenue decline.
Planned upfront investment was also made in FY26 to
support long term growth, particularly in the Middle East
with increased promotional activity and expanded in-market
capability.
Region / Metric FY26 FY25 Variance
Europe, Middle East & Africa $267.4m $273.3m ↓2%
Pacific & Asia $376.6m $433.7m ↓13%
North America $92.7m $88.0m ↑5%
Total Revenue $736.7m $795.0m ↓7%
EBITDA $87.1m $85.9m ↑1%
EBITDA margin 11.8% 10.8% ↑1pp
NPBT $69.0m $66.5m ↑4%
International Consumer
Packaged Goods
Despite top line pressures, the International Consumer
Packaged Goods segment delivered improved profit
margins in FY26, with EBITDA, EBITDA margin and Net
Profit Before Tax (NPBT) all increasing year-on-year.
Key favourable performance drivers included:
• Targeted execution in North America, delivering category share
gains through new product launches and expanded distribution
across the West Coast and Hawaii.
• Brand strength and execution in PNG, supporting volumes and
share despite intensified competition, with the launch of Bakers
Flour under our market-leading Trukai brand in the final quarter
further contributing to revenue growth and diversification.
• Active management of input costs and trading conditions,
including leveraging lower US rice costs and the normalisation
of global prices following the lifting of India’s export ban on
non-Basmati rice mid last year, supporting improved trading
outcomes.
• Ongoing supply chain and operational discipline, including
freight, logistics and efficiency improvements.
Revenue from
branded products
85%
International Consumer
Packaged Goods
Australia and New Zealand
Consumer Packaged Goods
Bulk Rice and Animal Feed
$736.7m
$735.3m
$327.9m
↓7%
↑4%
$736.7m
FY26
FY26
FY26
$795.0m
FY25
$734.4m
FY25
$315.2m
FY25
$805.6m
FY24
$700.6m
FY24
$368.0m
FY24
$735.3m
$327.9m
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While its revenue for FY26 was in line with FY25, the
Group’s ANZ Consumer Packaged Goods segment was
impacted at the bottom line as it navigated external
conditions and invested for growth.
Key favourable performance drivers included:
• Continued expansion of the Bakery portfolio, with strong
volume and value growth in Toscano — particularly Pizza
and Brioche — driven by targeted retail range expansion
and supported by ongoing marketing investment to build
awareness and drive consumption.
• Volume growth in Core Rice, supported by distribution gains
and new product launches, as well as changes in consumer
purchasing behaviour in the final quarter following the Middle
East conflict and customer stock building ahead of pricing
adjustments in early FY27.
• Solid performance in some adjacent categories, such as
Soups and Broths, following new product launches and
effective promotional activity.
• Development of the Premium Pet Food portfolio, with
SavourLife growth supported by product innovation, including
Cat Food, expansion into New Zealand, and continued brand
investment, alongside a full year contribution following its
acquisition in FY25.
• Active management of input costs and trading conditions,
with cost savings and pricing initiatives helping to mitigate
foreign exchange volatility and broader cost pressures.
Segment
performance
Australia and New
Zealand Consumer
Packaged Goods
However, these gains were offset by a number of headwinds
during FY26, including:
• Heightened competition across some retail categories,
driven by evolving consumer spending behaviour and a shift
towards lower priced offerings, particularly in Microwave
Rice and Condiments. Increased discounting to maintain
competitiveness further impacted margins.
• Challenges in the Pet and Equine categories (excluding
SavourLife), including increased competition and softer
conditions in the Agricultural Retail sector. Operational
challenges at our equine feed manufacturing plant earlier
in the year also impacted supply. While these issues have
since been resolved, demand recovery has been slower than
expected.
• A change in portfolio mix, with stronger growth in lower margin
categories, alongside product rationalisation actions in some
adjacent categories, which, while expected to support longer-
term profitability, impacted revenue in FY26.
The Group also invested significantly to support execution
of the 2030 Growth Strategy. This included the launch of the
‘SunRice Baby!’ campaign to increase rice consumption and
reinforce premium positioning, the ‘Together, We Eat’ campaign
to accelerate Toscano’s growth, and increased investment in
capability — particularly talent — to support sustained execution
across commercial and enabling initiatives. While expected to
deliver longer-term benefits, this investment weighed on segment
profitability in FY26.
Revenue from
branded products
82%
Category / Metric FY26 FY25 Variance
Core Rice $230.7m $225.6m ↑2%
Rice Foods & Ingredients $122.6m $124.3m ↓1%
Bakery $94.7m $82.6m ↑15%
Condiments $67.6m $69.4m ↓3%
Pet & Equine $147.3m $148.5m ↓1%
Other Categories $72.4m $84.0m ↓14%
Total Revenue $735.3m $734.4m ↑<1%
EBITDA $62.6m $72.6m ↓14%
EBITDA margin 8.5% 9.9% ↓1.4pp
NPBT $45.2m $54.6m ↓17%
Group
CEO’s
Report
SunRice
Group
2026
Annual
Report
13
The Bulk Rice and Animal Feed segment delivered
a strong performance in FY26, driving revenue and
profitability growth year-on-year, supported by
improving market conditions.
Category / Metric FY26 FY25 Variance
Bulk Rice $214.5m $212.3m ↑1%
Animal Feed $113.4m $102.9m ↑10%
Total Revenue $327.9m $315.2m ↑4%
EBITDA $17.9m $6.9m ↑158%
EBITDA margin 5.5% 2.2% ↑3.3pp
NPBT $11.2m ($0.4m) n/a
Key favourable performance drivers included:
• Targeted growth in Animal Feed, supported by new customer
onboarding and weather conditions, which increased demand
for supplementary feed across ANZ.
• Improving trading conditions in Bulk Rice, including higher
global tender prices, lower US rice input costs and a more
favourable sourcing mix, supporting improved trading
outcomes from a particularly low base in FY25.
Segment
performance
Corporate
By nature, the Corporate segment’s results can be volatile
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