Oetker Collection records slight growth despite challenging market conditions

• The international Group increased revenue by 0.9% to EUR 2.573 billion in financial year 2025.
• With its five business divisions, 148 companies and 8,450 employees, Oetker Collection is present in 39 countries.
• The strategic focus is on sustainable growth within the existing business divisions.

Despite persistently challenging economic and geopolitical conditions, Oetker Collection recorded a slightly positive development in financial year 2025. Revenue of the internationally active Group increased by 0.9%, from EUR 2.551 billion to EUR 2.573 billion.

The share of revenue generated internationally increased further, reaching 78.1% in 2025, compared with 77.1% in 2024. Oetker Collection is now present in 39 countries. The average number of employees increased over the course of the year from 8,275 to 8,450.

“Our diversified business portfolio and broad international presence continue to provide stability in the current environment. Combined with the strong market positions of our Group companies, they underpin the resilience of Oetker Collection. The acquisition of all shares in the Spanish Cava producer Freixenet in March 2026 further strengthens our Group,” said Dr Alfred Oetker, Co-CEO.

“Given the challenging market environment, we are satisfied overall with our performance in financial year 2025. Alongside stable revenue development, we were able to hold our ground successfully in our markets and, in particular, open up new market potential in the United States,” said Ferdinand Oetker, Co-CEO.

The Sparkling Wine, Wine & Spirits business division, Henkell Freixenet, once again made the largest contribution to the Group’s total revenue, generating revenue of EUR 1.254 billion and slightly exceeding the previous year’s level by 0.5%. Despite difficult market conditions, Henkell Freixenet maintained its position as the global market leader in the sparkling wine segment. Key growth drivers included the Prosecco, Crémant and non-alcoholic product categories.

Since July 2025, Henkell Freixenet has been responsible for the global sales, marketing and distribution of Californian sparkling wine producer Korbel. The partnership significantly strengthens the company’s position in the United States, one of the world’s largest sales markets. One of the most important strategic milestones was also the acquisition of all shares in Freixenet S.A., completed in March 2026.

The Martin Braun-Gruppe continued its successful growth path in the Bakery Food business division. With revenue of EUR 747 million and growth of 4.5%, it achieved significant revenue growth within Oetker Collection.

Important momentum came from the successful integration of the US company Hoff’s Bakery, which was acquired in February 2025. Through this acquisition, the Martin Braun-Gruppe strengthened its Frozen Bakery Division and expanded its presence in the US market. During financial year 2025, the Martin Braun-Gruppe invested in additional production capacity to support further growth.

The Speciality Chemicals business division, Budenheim, generated revenue of EUR 412 million in financial year 2025, compared with EUR 432 million in the previous year. The decline was due to persistently difficult market conditions specific to the sector.

At the same time, Budenheim continued its strategic growth and innovation projects. The focus was on expanding the Nutrition business, increasing production capacity for specialty additives and further developing new business areas.

The Masterpiece Hotels business division, Oetker Hotels, recorded a slightly positive development in 2025 and achieved revenue of EUR 141 million, an increase of 1.3%. This rise was driven primarily by higher average occupancy levels and room rates.

Among the highlights of the financial year was the 100th anniversary of Le Bristol Paris, which once again reached the record revenue level achieved during the Olympic year. In March 2026, The Vineta in Palm Beach also opened as the Group’s first hotel in the United States.

The companies grouped under “Other Interests” increased their revenue by 8% to a total of EUR 19 million. These include the US real estate company Columbus Properties, the venture and growth capital company Oetker Ventures and the Rudolf-August Oetker Art Collection.

In addition to the further development of the business divisions, the establishment of Oetker Collection’s central holding company was completed in 2025. It defines the strategic direction of the Group, provides central services for the business divisions and Group companies, and coordinates cross-divisional functions.

A key milestone in the past financial year was also the renaming of the holding company and the Group as “Oetker Collection”. The new name strengthens internal and external perception and supports the Group’s further joint development.