#Manner # Manner Reports 664,000 Euro Loss in First Half 2026 August 25, 2026 at 08:28 PM > Vienna-based Manner posted an operating loss as high cocoa prices and falling sales volumes impacted the company's mid-year performance. Vienna-based confectionery manufacturer **Manner** reported a significant downturn in the first half of 2026, posting an operating loss (EBIT) of 664,000 euros. This follows a 3.9 million euro profit in 2025, as total revenue fell 0.9 percent to 138.1 million. The publicly listed company saw sales volumes drop 4.1 percent to 23,614 tons, driven by high cocoa prices impacting margins. While German revenue rose to 41.05 million euros, Austrian revenue fell to 54.65 million, contributing to a 2.15 million euro loss. Manner's equity fell 7.6 percent to 71.7 million euros, maintaining a 43 percent equity ratio after a 3.78 million euro dividend. Management now forecasts a decrease in both total sales revenue and the operating result for the full 2026 fiscal year period. ## Related news #PriceDiscrimination #Foodwatch #Manner [#EuropeanCommission]() September 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM ## [Austrian Food Prices 24% Higher Than in Germany]() > A foodwatch Austria study reveals significant price gaps for domestic brands, prompting a petition and a European Commission inquiry.