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KRT Q2 Deep Dive: Tariff Refunds, Online Sales, and Sourcing Fuel Margin Expansion

9 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

9 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Foodtech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Karat Packaging reported a strong Q2 2026 with revenue and profit exceeding expectations, driven by tariff refunds, accelerated online sales growth, eco-friendly product mix expansion, sourcing diversification, and distribution center expansion.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must cut reliance on costly imports after tariff refunds lift margins temporarily. New US distribution hubs and online sales surges open fresh growth avenues, so tune your supply chain and e-commerce operations this quarter.

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1 source · 9 Aug 2026

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