(Reuters) -Europe's largest sugar producer Suedzucker said on Tuesday it expected to post a year-on-year improvement in its third-quarter results, to be reported in January, citing a positive start to the quarter.

The Germany-based group had reported earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization of 82 million euros ($95 million) and an operating loss of 33 million euros for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. Suedzucker's current financial year began in March 2025.

Suedzucker also confirmed its annual outlook. Its third-quarter results are set to be published on January 13, 2026.

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