The ups and downs at French poultry firm Doux

Groupe Doux, the French poultry processor, has had a turbulent decade. After going into administration in 2012, Doux filed for liquidation in March 2018.

French poultry firm Doux set for sale to LDC consortium 18 May 2018

A French commercial court has chosen a consortium led by French poultry group LDC to take over ailing chicken processor Groupe Doux.

Two takeover bids in for French poultry group Doux 29 Mar 2018

Two takeover offers have been tabled for the ailing France-based poultry supplier Groupe Doux, according to the French government.

LDC yet to make takeover bid for French poultry peer Doux 28 Mar 2018

French poultry processor LDC has played down reports it has submitted an offer for ailing counterpart Groupe Doux.

MHP - deal for poultry peer Doux could still happen 26 Mar 2018

MHP has said takeover talks with Groupe Doux are continuing despite the ailing French poultry producer announcing its intention to file for liquidation.

French poultry group Doux intends to file for liquidation 26 Mar 2018

Loss-making French poultry producer Groupe Doux reportedly announced its intention to file for liquidation on Friday (23 March).

Ukraine's MHP - We can turn around French poultry firm Doux 21 Mar 2018

Ukraine-based agri-food group MHP said it possesses the tools to turn around France's loss-making poultry producer Doux, which is owned by the cooperative Terrena.

Ukraine's MHP 'in talks to acquire loss-making poultry producer Doux' 13 Mar 2018

Ukraine-based agri-food group MHP is reportedly seeking to acquire France's loss-making poultry producer Doux, which is owned by the cooperative Terrena.

Terrena issues warning about poultry asset Doux 6 Mar 2018

French co-operative Terrena has confirmed it will not be able to provide financial support to its loss-making poultry unit, Doux, indefinitely.

Doux to invest EUR100m in taking French production 'upmarket' 27 Nov 2017

Loss-making French poultry group Doux is looking to forge partnerships with industrial groups and financial investors as it embarks on a EUR100m investment programme over the next four years focused on the modernisation of its production plants as part of a strategy to take its offering upmarket.

Doux plans strategy "transformation" amid losses 14 Sep 2017

French poultry group Doux has unveiled plans aimed at transforming its business strategy amid "increased economic difficulties," largely the result of fierce competition.

Terrena set to close Doux deal in new year 27 Aug 2015

French food co-op Terrena and local agribusiness Sofiprotéol should seal their deal to acquire a majority stake in poultry processor Groupe Doux in January.

Terrena, Sofiproteol in talks for control of Doux 19 May 2015

French food co-op Terrena and local agribusiness Sofiprotéol are in talks to buy a majority stake in poultry processor Groupe Doux from the Calmels family.

Groupe Doux to create 190 jobs 23 Jan 2015

French poultry processor Groupe Doux is to create over 190 jobs at plants across the country, a move it said was a sign of its recovery a year after emerging from administration.

The just-food interview part two: Doux CEO Arnaud Marion 16 Dec 2014

In the second part of a two-part interview with just-food, Groupe Doux CEO Arnaud Marion highlights the move to a new business model, away from one heavily-dependent on EU subsidies, the company's efforts to diversify the business and the outlook for the French poultry processor.

The just-food interview part one: Doux CEO Arnaud Marion 15 Dec 2014

French poultry supplier Groupe Doux is a company looking to the future after a challenging recent past. From June 2012, Doux spent 18 months in administration after pressure from raw material costs and a failed foray into Brazil. In the a two-part interview, Stuart Todd speaks to Doux CEO Arnaud Marion, the turnaround specialist hired by the administrators and who has stayed on to lead the business into what he hopes is sustained recovery.

FRANCE: Poultry group Doux exits administration 2 Dec 2013

Groupe Doux, the French poultry processor, has left administration after 18 months, after securing court backing for a change of ownership at the company.

FRANCE: Doux owners agree sale of poultry firm 25 Nov 2013

The Doux family has agreed a deal to sell French poultry business Groupe Doux to investment fund D&P and Saudi food distributor Almunajem.

FRANCE: Poultry firm Doux to receive state financial support 2 Oct 2013

France's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the recenty-created Public Investment Bank (BPI) will provide financial support to French poultry processor Doux.

FRANCE: Administration extended again at poultry group Doux 24 May 2013

French poultry processor Doux has secured another extension to its period in administration.

FRANCE: Doux's last fresh abbatoir shut down 16 May 2013

French poultry group Doux has confirmed its last abbatoir for fresh products has been closed after a buyer did not emerge for the site.

FRANCE: Doux appoints Jean-Charles Doux CEO 22 Apr 2013

Jean-Charles Doux will replace his father and company founder Charles Doux as chief executive of French poultry company Groupe Doux.

FRANCE: Poultry group Doux secures extension to administration 25 Feb 2013

French poultry processor Groupe Doux has won court approval for its request to extend its period in administration.

FRANCE: Poultry giant Doux pledges investment as administration extended 3 Dec 2012

Ailing French poultry giant Doux has said it would spend EUR35m to modernise its plants as a local court allowed it more time in administration.

FRANCE: Court approves partial offers for five Doux sites 10 Sep 2012

A French court has approved partial offers for five of the eight sites operated by Doux Frais, the fresh produce division of French poultry group, which was placed in administration earlier this year.

FRANCE: Administration continues as court rejects offers for Doux 2 Aug 2012

A French court has extended Groupe Doux's administration to give the founder of the poultry giant and its main creditor more time to finalise plans to run the company.

FRANCE: Poultry firm Doux receives "dozen" takeover bids 25 Jul 2012

French poultry giant Groupe Doux, which is in administration, has attracted "around a dozen" takeover bids, just-food understands.

FRANCE: Doux chairman hits out at takeover bids 17 Jul 2012

Charles Doux, the chairman of ailing French poultry firm Groupe Doux, has issued a statement criticising the takeover bids for the company.

FRANCE: Ten bids submitted for poultry group Doux 6 Jul 2012

Ten takeover bids have so far been submitted for Groupe Doux, the embattled French poultry giant told just-food today.

FRANCE: Doux sells facility as part of disposal plan 2 Jul 2012

Embattled French poultry giant Groupe Doux has sold a facility in Bretagne as part of its plans to ensure the company can function normally.

FRANCE: Doux obtains emergency funding to continue trading 21 Jun 2012

Groupe Doux has obtained emergency funding totalling EUR17m (US$21.4m) to allow the French poultry giant to function normally in the immediate future.

FRANCE: Ex-Lactalis chief Leonard named Doux CEO 20 Jun 2012

Former Lactalis boss Michel Léonard has been appointed CEO of Groupe Doux, the French poultry processor that went into receivership earlier this month.

In the spotlight: The possible wider impact of crisis at Doux 6 Jun 2012

Just days before the first round of parliamentary elections, the new French government faces a domestic financial crisis that threatens to tear a gaping hole in the country's rural infrastructure, writes Peter Crosskey.

FRANCE: Poultry giant Doux admits receivership "an option" 30 May 2012

French poultry giant Groupe Doux today (30 May) admitted a move into receivership could be an option for the embattled company as it remains locked in talks with lenders and potential investors.

FRANCE: Poultry group Doux suspends CEO Odri 25 May 2012

Embattled French poultry group Doux has confirmed that its CEO Guy Odri, who has been at the helm since 2003, has been suspended from his post.

BRAZIL: JBS enters domestic poultry sector with Doux deal 4 May 2012

Brazilian meat giant JBS has entered its domestic poultry sector through a deal to lease the local plants of French firm Groupe Doux.

FRANCE: Doux coy on JBS deal as investment talks continue 19 Apr 2012

French poultry group Doux is continuing talks with potential investors amid reports it is looking to offload its assets in Brazil to meat giant JBS.

FRANCE: Export demand prompts expansion at poultry firm Doux 20 Oct 2011

French poultry processor Groupe Doux is creating around 80 new jobs in response to continued growth in its export business, in particular to the Middle East.

FRANCE: Poultry processor Doux rejects talk of sale 25 Jul 2011

The owners of French poultry giant Groupe Doux have hit out at reports that the company could be up for sale.

FRANCE: Rising exports leads to new jobs at Groupe Doux 22 Feb 2011

French poultry prrocessor Groupe Doux is to create 125 new jobs at its abattoir and processing plant in Châteaulin, in Brittany, amid strong growth in exports.

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