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French Dairy Group Lactalis Says 2023 Profitability Hit By Inflation

Lactalis said its sales had risen by 4.3% to €29.5 billion ($31.51 billion) in 2023, but its net profit margin remained low as inflation pressured con...

Bridor Acquires Artisanal Bakery Product-Maker Pandriks

Bridor, a subsidiary of Le Duff Group, has acquired organic and artisanal bakery products maker Pandriks Holding B.V.

Arla Reports Flat Full-Year Revenue Amid ‘Tough Market Conditions’

Danish dairy firm Arla ended its 2023 financial year with revenue of €13.7 billion – almost on a par with the previous financial year (€13....

Top 10 Cheese Producers In The European Union

ESM looks at the top 10 cheese producing countries in Europe, based on their 2022 output, according to Eurostat data.

Savencia Reports Sales Growth Of 16.8% In FY 2022

French dairy firm Savencia Fromage & Dairy Group has reported sales growth of 16.8%, to €6.6 billion, in its financial year 2022.

French Energy Suppliers Will Let Struggling Bakers Renegotiate Contracts: Le Maire

France's energy suppliers have agreed to allow the country's trademark bakeries to renegotiate their contracts if they struggle to pay their bills, finance...

Soaring Egg Prices Force French Food Industry To Change Recipes

A more than doubling in egg prices in France due to soaring feed and energy costs and a lack of supplies after the worst ever bird flu crisis has prompted...

Bonduelle Sees Full-Year Revenue Up After 'Dynamic' Q4

Prepared vegetables firm Bonduelle has reported a 1.8% increase in revenue on a like-for-like basis, to €2.89 billion, following what it described as...