Bridgford Foods Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024)

Climate change and related climate change regulations may negatively affect our results of operations.
Fluctuations in commodity prices and the availability of raw materials could negatively impact our financial results.
Labor shortages and increased turnover or increases in employee and employee-related costs could have adverse effects on our profitability.
We depend on our major customers and any loss of such customers could have a negative impact on our profitability.

We build ingredient inventories to take advantage of downward trends in seasonal prices or anticipated supply limitations.
We monitor and manage our ingredient costs to help negate volatile daily swings in market prices when possible.
Management is continually evaluating the profitability of product delivery methods, analyzing alternate methods, and weighing economic inputs to determine the most efficient and cost-effective method of delivery to fulfill the needs of our customers.

changing weather patterns, droughts, heavier or more frequent storms and wildfires, and increased frequency and severity of natural disasters

additional legal or regulatory requirements designed to manage greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and resulting environmental impacts

High levels of inflation decreasing consumer discretionary spending.
Climate change and related regulations potentially affecting raw material availability and pricing, disrupting operations, and increasing costs.
Fluctuations in commodity prices (pork, beef, flour) impacting profitability.
Extensive government regulations and potential non-compliance.
Dependence on key management personnel.
Dependence on major customers (Wal-Mart, Dollar General).
Labor shortages, increased turnover, and rising employee costs.
Potential disputes with labor unions.
Cybersecurity risks and potential breaches.
Significant family ownership influencing corporate matters.
Multiemployer pension plan risks.
Eminent domain and land use regulations.

Shifting from company-leased long-haul vehicles to common carriers to reduce costs.
Monitoring and managing ingredient costs.
Maintaining compliance with governmental laws and regulations.
Investing in enhancements to cybersecurity capabilities.
Maintaining good relations with employees.
Monitoring the impact of inflation and interest rate volatility on liquidity and taking action to preserve liquidity.