Leading foodvenience provider

Together with Zurich-based vending provider Boostbar, Valora is modernising its k kiosk vending machines in Switzerland. The partnership simplifies machine operations, improves the user experience for customers and lays the foundation for the sustainable expansion of the vending machine fleet.

Michael Mueller, CEO of the Valora Group and FEMSA Europe, will leave the company at his own request as of 31 October 2026. Roger Vogt will take on the interim leadership of the Valora Group from 1 November until the final organizational set up for FEMSA Europe is defined, in addition to his current role as CEO Retail and Food Service.

Valora and volenergy are extending their long-standing partnership beyond Switzerland. volenergy, one of Switzerland’s leading companies in the supply of liquid energy solutions, has signed an agreement with bp to acquire a network of 250 service stations in Austria. As part of this expansion, Valora and volenergy intend to further develop the Foodvenience offering at bp service stations in Austria. This will strengthen Valora’s presence in the Austrian market and support the continued expansion of its Foodvenience business in Europe.

Valora, the European retail unit of FEMSA (Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.), is combining its Retail and Food Service divisions, effective June 1, 2026. With this new unit, Valora combines its expertise in operating small convenience stores and freshly prepared food to-go. Roger Vogt, who has been leading Valora's Retail business for eight years, will assume responsibility for the fully integrated, cross-border organization as CEO Valora Retail & Food Service.

The Valora Group continued to develop positively in the past fiscal year and improved its operating result. Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 8.5% to CHF 105.5 million, exceeding the previous year’s record result. The strong convenience business in Switzerland made a significant contribution to the result, supported by a stable performance in the Food Service B2C segment. At the same time, Valora consistently expanded its fresh food to-go offering across its convenience formats.

With the opening of the first Ditsch clip-in in the United States, the popular pretzel products of the traditional German bakery are now available for the first time with a dedicated point of sale on the U.S. market. The new location is situated inside an OXXO store in El Paso, Texas, and caters to the growing consumer demand for freshly prepared, high-quality food to-go. With this new point of sale, Ditsch is not only pursuing further growth, but also gaining valuable insights into international customer needs.

The Valora Group is further sharpening its focus on its successful Foodvenience strategy and, to this end, is combining the Retail and Food Service B2C divisions. This step will allow the core competencies of both areas to be leveraged more efficiently and enable Valora to respond even more effectively to changing consumer behavior. In doing so, Valora is laying the foundation for future unique formats and offerings. Effective June 1, 2026, following the completion of the transition phase, Roger Vogt, previously CEO Retail, will assume responsibility for the new unit.

Europe’s award-winning convenience concept comes to Hamburg: In the vibrant district of St. Georg, Valora opens the first avec store in northern Germany. It represents the consistent implementation of Valora’s “Foodvenience” strategy and simultaneously serves as a flagship store for the expansion of avec in Germany.

Ditsch is bringing a fresh breeze to the snack culture: the new concept good bite is celebrating its premiere at Hannover Central Station. It presents the iconic Ditsch pretzel in a modern form – as Pretzel Bites with creative sweet and savory toppings. This turns a familiar classic into an innovative snacking experience for an urban, trend-conscious target group