FRANCE: Duc sees benefits from Doux’s woes
French poultry processor Duc has said consolidation is likely to take place in the country's poultry sector after rival Groupe Doux's move into receivership.
Poultry giant Doux moves into receivership
In the spotlight: The possible wider impact of crisis at Doux
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.
UPDATE: FRANCE: Poultry processor Doux moves into receivership
French poultry giant Groupe Doux has decided to move into receivership to try to turn its ailing business around.
FRANCE: Fresh speculation over future of poultry firm Doux
There is fresh uncertainty surrounding embattled French poultry giant Groupe Doux today (1 June) as the company awaits a court ruling on its future.
FRANCE: Poultry giant Doux admits receivership “an option”
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
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. Another senior executive, general…
BRAZIL: JBS enters domestic poultry sector with Doux deal
Brazilian meat giant JBS has entered its domestic poultry sector through a deal to lease the local plants of French firm Groupe Doux. JBS, the world's second-largest poultry processor, said…
FRANCE: State fund FSI coy over Doux “talks”
French state investment fund FSI has declined to comment on reports that it could could come to the aid of Groupe Doux, in taking a minority stake in the French poultry…
FRANCE: Poultry processor Doux rejects talk of sale
The owners of French poultry giant Groupe Doux have hit out at reports that the company could be up for sale. Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche said yesterday (24…
FRANCE: Groupe Doux withdraws senior notes offer
French poultry producer Groupe Doux withdrew its senior notes offer on Friday (12 November) due to "difficult" market conditions. The company announced plans in early November to raise EUR400m (US$546m)…
The just-food interview – Guy Odri, Groupe Doux
With grain prices soaring, Guy Odri, chief executive of French poultry giant Groupe Doux, has urged domestic retailers to raise prices. Any public disagreement on price between supplier and retailer…
