14.07.2008

France

Facing major losses, Europe's largest poultry processor Doux (€1.517 billion turnover in 2007) is to close three of its French sites, with the loss of more than 640 jobs. The group posted a 2007 loss of more than EUR35m (US$55.3m), despite a 17% lift in sales to EUR1.5bn.
The closures of its turkey plant at Locmine and chicken site at Chatelet, as well as a decision to stop duck slaughtering at its Pleucadeuc abattoir, were announced at a group staff committee meeting.