Universal Corp. UVV

What this company does

The company supports consumer product manufacturers by selling them transformed agriproducts and performing related services for them. As of March 31, 2026, the company employed more than 25,000 employees, operating in over 30 different countries across five continents. It has two operating segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Sales to the company's top five customers accounted for more than 50% of consolidated revenues in each of the past three fiscal years, and in fiscal year 2026 each of Imperial Brands plc and Philip Morris International Inc., including their respective affiliates, accounted for 10% or more of revenues. Through its Ingredients Operations segment, the company procures raw materials globally and processes them through value-added manufacturing processes to produce specialty plant-based ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, botanical extracts, and flavorings, for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage companies. Its Ingredients Operations subsidiary, Universal Ingredients, Inc., was formerly known as Universal Global Ventures, Incorporated.

Written from the business description in UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/'s annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, filed 1 June 2026. Every sentence was checked against that document before publication.