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Stuart Todd
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France's wine, spirits exports rise again in 2018 - figures
14 February 2019
Exports of wine and spirits from France hit yet another high last year, according to figures released this week.
Coca-Cola European Partners targets RTD tea growth in France with site expansion 12 November 2018
Coca-Cola European Partners is investing EUR19m (US$21.5m) in a new bottling line at its production facility in Socx, in northern France.
Heineken readies France production spend as Desperados demand grows 1 November 2018
Heineken is to invest EUR28.9m (US$32.7m) on increasing the production capacity at one of its French facilities, as demand for its Desperados Tequila-flavoured beer continues to rise in the country.
Shopping spree continues for Coca-Cola Co with Tropico buy in France 25 September 2018
The French division of The Coca-Cola Co has acquired the Tropico still drinks producer, along with its namesake brand.
France boosts H1 wine and spirits exports as US, UK lead growth
13 September 2018
France's first-half wine and spirits exports increased 4% in value over the same period last year, new figures show.
PepsiCo opens talks with investment company over Tropicana site in France
12 September 2018
PepsiCo has found a willing buyer for its Tropicana fruit juice production and bottling facility in France, with Munich-based investment holding company Navigator Capital lining up a move.
Refresco takes French production investment to US$21m
24 July 2018
Refresco will invest a further EUR6m (US$7m) at its plant in France's Massif Central region, as it looks to modernise the canned drinks production line.
Trade body plays down prospect of Provence rosé shortage
23 May 2018
The trade organisation for France's Provence wine region has moved to calm concerns that there will a shortage of rosé from the region this year.
Coca-Cola European Partners ups French focus with logistics spend
6 April 2018
Coca-Cola European Partners has announced plans to invest almost EUR7m (US$8.6m) in a new logistics platform in the south of France.
PepsiCo to cease production of Tropicana in France
5 April 2018
Declining sales in France have prompted PepsiCo to line up the sale of the sole French plant for its Tropicana fruit juice brand.
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