| Type | Société Anonyme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Headquarters | Châteaulin |
| Key people | Pierre Jean Doux, Charles Doux, Guy Odri |
| Products | Frozen food |
| Website | www.doux.com |
Groupe Doux is Europe's largest producer of poultry with 1 million tons produced each year. It is one of largest exporters of poultry and poultry products.
The Doux Group employs over 12 300 people (7800 in Brazil, 4500 in Europe) and works with over 4300 farmers. It has 22 production sites in France and Brazil. The Group and its subsidiaries are present on all segments of the poultry, from fresh and frozen products to processed products (prepared meals, meats, poultry, ...). The Doux Group markets its products in over 130 countries on 5 continents. It is a significant supplier for KFC.
Groupe Doux received nearly $89 million in agricultural subsidies in 2008. [1]