France

The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on the French economy, with GDP contracting by 2.6% in 2009. This has negatively affected consumer confidence and therefore consumer... 2010-08-19

French food and drink group Danone has increased its annual sales target after reporting strong sales growth for H110. In the six months to June 30, Danone's sales increased by 7% on... 2010-07-28

French cosmetics group L'Oreal has posted a 10.2% year-on-year rise in sales for the first half of 2010, including a 6.6% increase in like-for-like sales. The strong growth come at... 2010-07-26

French grocery retailer Les Mousquetaires has announced a new focus on smaller outlets as it looks to take advantage of the convenience trend that is reshaping the French retail landscape.... 2010-07-13

French food and drink giant Danone has reported healthy volume growth for its two most important bottled water brands in its domestic market since the start of the year. Danone reports... 2010-06-22

Swiss food giant Nestlé has announced it is to sue US food group Sara Lee for infringing the patent of its Nespresso coffee capsule system. The lawsuit, which will be heard in France,... 2010-06-16

French food giant Danone has announced that it is to buy Delaware-based supplement maker Medical Nutrition US (MNI) for US$62mn. The business will become part of Danone's medical nutrition... 2010-06-11