Biggest changeThese seasonal fluctuations are illustrated in the following table, which presents certain unaudited quarterly financial information for the periods indicated (in thousands): First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024: Net sales $ 298,664 $ 407,475 $ 444,481 $ 307,983 Gross margin 55,289 58,118 54,033 20,778 Net earnings (loss) 23,111 24,779 17,675 (2,247 ) Revolver outstanding (at quarter end) 52,064 134,757 258,108 237,225 Fiscal Year 2023: Net sales $ 265,193 $ 439,842 $ 473,254 $ 331,063 Gross margin 22,843 41,779 53,789 (14,092 ) Net earnings (loss) 5,103 16,131 21,054 (33,057 ) Revolver outstanding (at quarter end) 78,965 229,213 313,808 180,598 Competition Competition in the packaged food industry is substantial with brand recognition and promotion, quality, service, and pricing being the major determinants in the Company’s relative market position.
Biggest changeThese seasonal fluctuations are illustrated in the following table, which presents certain unaudited quarterly financial information for the periods indicated (in thousands): First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025: Net sales $ 304,727 $ 425,465 $ 502,856 $ 345,839 Gross margin 42,691 42,871 49,110 15,529 Net earnings 12,661 13,303 14,659 601 Accounts receivable, net (at quarter end) 96,448 108,533 70,829 96,330 Inventories (at quarter end) 841,847 944,887 735,682 603,955 Accounts payable (at quarter end) 62,460 213,015 70,791 43,580 Revolver outstanding (at quarter end) 209,189 146,421 42,196 1,000 Fiscal Year 2024: Net sales $ 298,664 $ 407,475 $ 444,481 $ 307,983 Gross margin 55,289 58,118 54,033 20,778 Net earnings (loss) 23,111 24,779 17,675 (2,247 ) Accounts receivable, net (at quarter end) 84,964 128,380 89,928 79,767 Inventories (at quarter end) 735,124 1,013,447 968,889 872,692 Accounts payable (at quarter end) 117,700 321,579 125,182 40,326 Revolver outstanding (at quarter end) 52,064 134,757 258,108 237,225 Competition Competition in the packaged food industry is substantial with brand recognition and promotion, quality, service, and pricing being the major determinants in the Company’s relative market position.
Financial Information about Industry Segments The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's trucking and aircraft operations, and certain corporate items.
Financial Information about Industry Segments The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items.
The Company manufactures and sells the following: ● private label products to retailers, such as supermarkets, mass merchandisers, and specialty retailers, for resale under the retailers’ own or controlled labels; ● private label and branded products to the foodservice industry, including foodservice distributors and national restaurant operators; ● branded products under national and regional brands that the Company owns or licenses, including Seneca®, Libby’s®, Green Giant®, Aunt Nellie’s®, CherryMan®, Green Valley® and READ®; ● branded products under co-pack agreements to other major branded companies for their distribution; and ● products to the Company’s industrial customer base for repackaging in portion control packages and for use as ingredients by other food manufacturers. 2 Table of Contents The Company’s fruits and vegetables are sold nationwide by major grocery outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, limited assortment stores, club stores and dollar stores.
The Company manufactures and sells the following: ● private label products to retailers, such as supermarkets, mass merchandisers, and specialty retailers, for resale under the retailers’ own or controlled labels; ● private label and branded products to the foodservice industry, including foodservice distributors and national restaurant operators; ● branded products under national and regional brands that the Company owns or licenses, including Seneca®, Libby’s®, Green Giant®, Aunt Nellie’s®, CherryMan®, Green Valley® and READ®; ● branded products under co-pack agreements to other major branded companies for their distribution; and ● products to the Company’s industrial customer base for repackaging in portion control packages and for use as ingredients by other food manufacturers. 3 Table of Contents The Company’s fruits and vegetables are sold nationwide by major grocery outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, limited assortment stores, club stores and dollar stores.
Environmental Matters Seneca publishes an annual Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights its vision for and approach to corporate sustainability and details key initiatives it is undertaking in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The report is available on our website and is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters Seneca publishes an annual Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report which highlights its vision for and approach to corporate sustainability and details key initiatives it is undertaking in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The report is available on our website and is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the United States, there is a significant possibility that some form of regulation will be forthcoming at the federal level to address the effects of climate change.
In the United States, there is a possibility that some form of regulation will be forthcoming at the federal level to address the effects of climate change.
A total of $0.1 million was paid as a royalty fee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The Company also sells canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, jarred fruit, and other food products under several other brands for which the Company has obtained registered trademarks, including, Aunt Nellie’s®, CherryMan®, Green Valley®, READ®, Seneca®, and other regional brands.
A total of $0.1 million was paid as a royalty fee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The Company also sells canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, jarred fruit, and other food products under several other brands for which the Company has obtained registered trademarks, including, Aunt Nellie’s®, CherryMan®, Green Valley®, READ®, Seneca®, and other regional brands.
Refer to the information set forth under the heading “ Segment Information ” in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, for additional discussion about the Company’s segments. Principal Products and Markets The Company’s principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred produce, and snack chips.
Refer to the information set forth under the heading “ Segment Information ” in Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, for additional discussion about the Company’s segments. Principal Products and Markets The Company’s principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred produce, and snack chips.
All such filings on the Company’s web site are available free of charge. Information on our website is not part of the annual report on Form 10-K. In addition, the Company's website includes items related to corporate governance matters, including charters of various committees of the Board of Directors and the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
All such filings on the Company’s website are available free of charge. Information on our website is not part of the annual report on Form 10-K. In addition, the Company's website includes items related to corporate governance matters, including charters of various committees of the Board of Directors and the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
For peas, the peak inventory time is mid-summer and for corn and green beans, the Company's highest volume vegetables, the peak inventory is in mid-autumn. The seasonal nature of the Company’s production cycle results in inventory and accounts payable reaching their lowest point late in mid-to-late first quarter prior to the new seasonal pack commencing.
For peas, the peak inventory time is mid-summer and for sweet corn and green beans, the Company's highest volume vegetables, the peak inventory is in mid-autumn. The seasonal nature of the Company’s production cycle results in inventory and accounts payable typically reaching their lowest point in mid-to-late first quarter prior to the new seasonal pack commencing.
The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available on the Company’s web site, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available on the Company’s website, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
The Company’s food operations constituted 98% of total net sales in fiscal year 2024. Canned vegetables represented 83%, frozen vegetables represented 8%, fruit products represented 6%, and snack products represented 1% of the total food packaging net sales. Non-food packaging sales represented 2% of the Company's fiscal year 2024 net sales.
The Company’s food operations constituted 98% of total net sales in fiscal year 2025. Canned vegetables represented 83%, frozen vegetables represented 8%, fruit products represented 6%, and snack products represented 1% of the total food packaging net sales. Non-food packaging sales represented 2% of the Company's fiscal year 2025 net sales.
Under various statutes, these agencies prescribe and establish, among other things, the requirements and standards for quality, safety and representation of the Company’s products to the consumer in labeling and advertising. 4 Table of Contents Environmental protection is an area that has been worked on diligently at each food packaging facility.
Under various statutes, these agencies prescribe and establish, among other things, the requirements and standards for quality, safety and representation of the Company’s products to the consumer in labeling and advertising. Environmental protection is an area that has been worked on diligently at each food packaging facility.
The license is royalty free and does not include Green Giant frozen, Green Giant Canada or the Le Sueur brand. The Company holds the Libby's® brand name pursuant to a trademark license.
The license is royalty free and does not include Green Giant frozen, Green Giant Canada or the Le Sueur brand. 4 Table of Contents The Company holds the Libby's® brand name pursuant to a trademark license.
Human Capital Employment As of March 31, 2024, Seneca employed approximately 2,900 employees and employed an additional approximately 3,900 seasonal employees during the Company’s peak summer harvest season. 100% of our employees are located in the United States, distributed across the Company’s facilities.
Human Capital Employment As of March 31, 2025, Seneca employed approximately 2,885 employees and employed an additional approximately 4,010 seasonal employees during the Company’s peak summer harvest season. 100% of our employees are located in the United States, distributed across the Company’s facilities.
The license is renewable by the Company every 10 years for an aggregate period expiring in March 2081. 3 Table of Contents The Company is required to pay an annual royalty to Libby's Brand Holding, Ltd., who may terminate the license for non-payment of royalty, use of the trademark in sales outside the licensed territory, failure to achieve a minimum level of sales under the licensed trademark during any calendar year or a material breach or default by the Company under the agreement (which is not cured within the specified cure period).
The Company is required to pay an annual royalty to Libby's Brand Holding, Ltd., who may terminate the license for non-payment of royalty, use of the trademark in sales outside the licensed territory, failure to achieve a minimum level of sales under the licensed trademark during any calendar year or a material breach or default by the Company under the agreement (which is not cured within the specified cure period).
Domestic and International Sales The following table sets forth domestic and international sales (in thousands, except percentages): Fiscal Year 2024 2023 Net sales: Domestic $ 1,374,774 $ 1,408,710 International 83,829 100,642 Total net sales $ 1,458,603 $ 1,509,352 As a percentage of net sales: Domestic 94.3 % 93.3 % International 5.7 % 6.7 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % Intellectual Property The Company has a license agreement with B&G Foods, Inc., for use of the Green Giant® brand name to manufacture, market, distribute, and sell shelf-stable vegetable products within the United States and its territories, and certain Caribbean islands in perpetuity.
United States and International Sales The following table sets forth United States and international net sales (in thousands, except percentages): Fiscal Year: 2025 2024 Net sales: United States $ 1,492,266 $ 1,374,774 International 86,621 83,829 Total net sales $ 1,578,887 $ 1,458,603 As a percentage of net sales: United States 94.5 % 94.3 % International 5.5 % 5.7 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % Intellectual Property The Company has a license agreement with B&G Foods, Inc., for use of the Green Giant® brand name to manufacture, market, distribute, and sell shelf-stable vegetable products within the United States and its territories, and certain Caribbean islands in perpetuity.
As the seasonal pack progresses, these components of working capital both increase until the pack is complete. The Company’s revenues typically are highest in the second and third fiscal quarters. This is due, in part, because the Company’s fruit and vegetable sales exhibit seasonal increases in the third fiscal quarter due to increased retail demand during the holiday season.
As the seasonal pack progresses, these components of working capital both increase until the pack is complete. The Company’s fruit and vegetable sales exhibit seasonal increases in the third fiscal quarter due to increased retail demand during the holiday season.
The following table summarizes net sales by major product category for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 (in thousands): Fiscal Year: 2024 2023 Canned vegetables $ 1,204,823 $ 1,253,257 Frozen vegetables 120,795 121,211 Fruit products 87,435 91,495 Snack products 13,400 12,661 Other 32,150 30,728 $ 1,458,603 $ 1,509,352 Source and Availability of Raw Materials The Company’s high-quality products are primarily sourced from more than 1,200 American farms.
The following table summarizes net sales by major product category for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 (in thousands): Fiscal Year: 2025 2024 Canned vegetables $ 1,314,315 $ 1,204,823 Frozen vegetables 124,714 120,795 Fruit products 92,378 87,435 Snack products 14,995 13,400 Other 32,485 32,150 $ 1,578,887 $ 1,458,603 Source and Availability of Raw Materials The Company’s high-quality products are primarily sourced from more than 1,100 American farms.
In addition, we work to continuously improve our safety record with worker safety training and Seneca’s HERO (“Health Environment Risk Observation”) program, in which employees proactively identify and mitigate potential safety risks. At Seneca, we believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility, and the HERO program reflects that commitment, with close to 100% employee participation.
In addition, we work to continuously improve our safety record with worker safety training and Seneca’s HERO (“Health Environment Risk Observation”) program, in which employees proactively identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
The license is limited to vegetables which are shelf-stable, frozen, and thermally packaged, and includes the Company's major vegetable varieties – corn, peas and green beans – as well as certain other thermally packaged vegetable varieties and sauerkraut.
The license is limited to vegetables which are shelf-stable, frozen, and thermally packaged, and includes the Company's major vegetable varieties – sweet corn, peas and green beans – as well as certain other thermally packaged vegetable varieties and sauerkraut. The license is renewable by the Company every 10 years for an aggregate period expiring in March 2081.
The Board of Directors provides oversight as part of their evaluation of business responsibility and sustainability initiatives, and we will continue to monitor emerging developments and assess our performance in this area. We may face additional economic and operational impacts from ESG regulations as well as impacts from our suppliers and customers as they adhere to the laws and regulations.
The Board of Directors provides oversight as part of their evaluation of business responsibility and sustainability initiatives, and we will continue to monitor emerging developments and assess our performance in this area.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce provides the Company with the benefits of different viewpoints and perspectives, as well as a talented and innovative employee base.
The Company does not engage in or tolerate discrimination, intimidation, harassment, or any other unlawful conduct. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce provides the Company with the benefits of different viewpoints and perspectives, as well as a talented and innovative employee base.
The Company believes that it is a major producer of canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, and jarred fruit but some producers of these products have sales which exceed the Company's sales. The Company is aware of at least 13 competitors in the U.S. packaged fruit and vegetable industry, many of which are privately held companies.
The Company believes that it is a major producer of canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, and jarred fruit but some producers of these products have sales which exceed the Company's sales.
The Company also conducts annual safety audits at all processing locations to ensure compliance with Seneca and OSHA safety standards. External risk management services are also consulted as part of this process.
At Seneca, we believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility, and the HERO program reflects that commitment, with close to 100% employee participation. 6 Table of Contents The Company also conducts regular safety audits at all processing locations to ensure compliance with Seneca and OSHA safety standards. External risk management services are also consulted as part of this process.
In addition, the Company sells canned and frozen vegetables to a co-pack customer on a bill and hold basis at the end of each pack cycle, which typically occurs during these quarters.
In addition, the Company sells canned and frozen vegetables to a co-pack customer on a bill and hold basis during the pack cycle, which typically occurs in the second and third quarters. Given the seasonal nature of the Company's sales, the accounts receivable balance typically reaches its highest point at the end of the second fiscal quarter.
LEADS ("Leadership Education and Development at Seneca") is a training program focused on leadership, managing employees in a positive and productive manner, and reinforces many of our fundamental beliefs, such as treating employees with respect. 5 Table of Contents Culture Seneca believes that everyone should feel respected and welcome in our workplace.
GROWS (“Get Rid of Waste Systemically”) supports our leadership development efforts through continuous improvement project leadership. LEADS ("Leadership Education and Development at Seneca") is a training program focused on leadership, managing employees in a positive and productive manner, and reinforces many of our fundamental beliefs, such as treating employees with respect.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to applying fair labor practices while respecting the national and local laws of the states and communities where we have operations. The Company does not engage in or tolerate discrimination, intimidation, harassment, or any other unlawful conduct.
Culture Seneca believes that everyone should feel respected and welcome in our workplace. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to applying fair labor practices while respecting the national and local laws of the states and communities where we have operations.
To the extent the Company is unable to avoid or offset any present or future cost increases, its operating results could be materially adversely affected.
Competitive pressures and pricing methodologies employed in the various sales channels in which the Company competes also may limit its ability to raise prices in response to rising costs. To the extent the Company is unable to avoid or offset any present or future cost increases, its operating results could be materially adversely affected.
Seasonality While individual vegetables have seasonal cycles of peak production and sales, the different cycles are somewhat offsetting. Minimal food packaging occurs in the Company's last fiscal quarter ending March 31, which is the optimal time for maintenance, repairs and equipment changes in its packaging plants.
Seasonality The Company’s production cycle begins with planting in the spring followed by harvesting and packaging during the second and third fiscal quarters with sales spanning over the following twelve months. Minimal food packaging occurs in the Company's last fiscal quarter ending March 31, which is the optimal time for maintenance, repairs and equipment changes in its packaging plants.
Government Regulation The Company is subject to extensive regulations in the United States by federal, state and local government authorities.
The Company is aware of at least 13 competitors in the United States packaged fruit and vegetable industry, many of which are privately held companies. 5 Table of Contents Government Regulation The Company is subject to extensive regulations in the United States by federal, state and local government authorities.
The Company continues to experience material cost inflation for many of its raw materials and other input costs attributable to a number of factors, including but not limited to, supply chain disruptions (including raw material shortages), labor shortages, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
The Company experienced material cost increases to various production inputs during the last several years due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, supply chain disruptions, steel supply and pricing, raw material shortages, labor shortages, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Company also attempts to offset rising input costs by raising sales prices to its customers. However, increases in the prices the Company charges its customers may lag behind rising input costs. Competitive pressures also may limit the Company’s ability to quickly raise prices in response to rising costs.
The Company attempts to manage costs by locking in prices through short-term supply contracts, advance grower purchase agreements, and by implementing cost saving measures. The Company also attempts to offset rising input costs by raising sales prices to its customers. However, increases in the prices the Company charges its customers may lag behind rising input costs.