Belgian retailer Colruyt has completed its acquisition of BLIN, a French food distributor. Based in Brittany, BLIN will further Colruyt#;s stated aim of expanding its foodservice activities in France.

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BLIN posted turnover worth €12.5m (US$10.9m) last year. The two groups declined to reveal the amount Colruyt has paid to conclude the acquisition.

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