Third-quarter sales were up 6.3% like-for-like, despite adverse weather conditions during the period and a strong 3rd-quarter 1999 performance (organic growth: +7.5%).

For the nine months to September 30, the increase was 7.5% like for like, rising to 8.2% if brewing activities are excluded.

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Figures by business line and geographical area were as follows, at constant scope and exchange rates: 

    By Business Line
                                           3rd Q          Year to
                                                          Sept 30
 
     Fresh Dairy Products                  +6.0%          +7.1%
     Beverages                             +7.7%          +9.2%
     Biscuits                              +5.7%          +6.4%
 
     Other Food Business                   +4.0%          +5.0%
 
     Group                                 +6.3%          +7.5%
 
 
     By Geographical Area
                                           3rd Q          Year to
                                                          Sept 30
 
     France                                +4.2%          +5.3%
     Rest of European Union                +5.0%          +6.0%
     Rest of World                         +8.7%          +10.6%
 
     Group                                 +6.3%          +7.5%

Groupe Danone (NYSE: DA) continues to report steady growth in Western Europe (+5.7% for the 9 months to Sept. 30) and vigorous trends in other markets outside European Union (+10.6% for the 9 months to Sept. 30).

Consolidated sales totalled EUR 10,921 million (FRF 71,635 million), up from EUR 10,198 million for the same period of 1999, a nominal rise of 7.1%, with the impact of disposals -4.8% and currency translation +4.4%. At constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation, the increase was 7.5%.

Nominal amounts by business line and geographical area are as follows (EUR millions):

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    By Business Line
 
                            First 9 months   First 9 months    First 9 months
                                1999            2000        2000 (FRF millions)
 
     Fresh Dairy Products       4,468           4,904              32,168
     Beverages                  2,845           3,388              22,223
     Biscuits                   2,052           2,364              15,508
     Other Food Business          431             277               1,818
     Containers                   501              --                 --
     Intra-group sales            -99             -12                 -82
     Total                     10,198          10,921              71,635
 
     By Geographical Area
                            First 9 months   First 9 months    First 9 months
                                1999            2000        2000 (FRF millions)
 
     France                     3,895           3,380              22,169
     Rest of European Union     3,867           3,979              26,100
     Rest of World              2,984           4,181              27,428
     Intra-zone sales            -548            -619              -4,062
     Total                     10,198          10,921              71,635

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