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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2153184
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2153184
Dairy Products and Alternatives in France
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Dairy products and alternatives in France is set to experience value gains in 2026 that outpace regional maturity, reaching EUR24,663 million with a 1% increase, despite flat or shrinking volumes, a sign that innovation and the elevation of functional and premium offerings are generating new value rather than expanding consumption. While France presents an attractive environment, driven by consumer willingness to pay for natural, clean-label and locally sourced products, demographic pressures su...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in France report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
Executive Summary
- 2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Industry Performance
- Premiumisation Boosts Value Sales in a Mature Market
- CHART 2 Bel Launches High-Protein Babybel, Reframing an Iconic Kids' Cheese
- Brands Transform Snacking with Functional Benefits
- Indulgence and Wellness Redefined through Innovation
- CHART 3 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 4 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- High-Protein Launches Influence Everyday Food Choices and Value Creation
- CHART 5 Andros Gourmand Et Vegetal Blends Plant-Based Dairy with Everyday Indulgence
- Declining Birth Rates Drive Demand for Life-Stage Nutrition
- Responsible Sourcing and Transparency Challenge Brands to Prove Provenance
- CHART 6 Analyst Insight for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- CHART 7 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 8 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Lactalis Consolidates Leadership in a Competitive Environment
- CHART 9 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 10 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Discounters and Specialists Gain as Shoppers Seek Value and Expertise
- Click and Collect Drives Steady E-Commerce Gains in Urban Areas
- CHART 11 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Bel and Andros Reshape Wellness and Indulgence through Functional Innovation
- Functional Claims and Premiumisation Drive Value Growth
Economic Context
- CHART 12 Economic Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- CHART 13 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 15 Consumer Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
- CHART 16 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 17 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 18 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
BABY FOOD IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Baby Food Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 19 Key Industry Trends for Baby Food
Industry Performance
- Brands Simplify Recipes to Meet Rising Demand for Clean Labels
- CHART 20 Novalac's Novagest Is Designed to Support Toddlers' Digestion
- Manufacturers Innovate with Functional Milk Formula
- Contamination Recall Accelerates Shift to Home Cooking and Clean Ingredients
- CHART 21 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 22 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Brands Drive Microbiome Innovation as Birth Rates Fall
- CHART 23 Popote Releases Baby Meals with Limited Ingredients
- Organic Baby Food Appeals to Parents Wary of Additives and Price
- CHART 24 Analyst Insight for Baby Food
- CHART 25 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 26 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Danone Retains Consumer Trust as Nestle Exits Key Lines
- CHART 27 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 28 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Lose Ground as Parents Seek Specialist Advice
- E-Commerce and Subscription Services Expand Access to Specialist Baby Foods
- CHART 29 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Novalac and Popote Address Trust Concerns with Nutritional and Minimalist Launches
- Functional Claims and Transparency Influence Competition and Value Growth
Economic Context
- CHART 30 Economic Context for Baby Food
- CHART 31 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 32 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 33 Consumer Context for Baby Food
- CHART 34 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 35 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 36 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Butter and Spreads Summary
Industry Performance
- Premiumisation Drives Value Growth
- CHART 37 President Chocolate Chip Butter Creates New Indulgent Opportunities
- Brands Redefine Indulgence and Accelerate Competition
- CHART 38 Primevere En Forme Targets Families Seeking Nutritional Benefits
- CHART 39 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 40 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Flavoured and Regional Butters Influence Consumer Preferences
- CHART 41 Analyst Insight for Butter and Spreads
- Manufacturers Innovate around Convenience and Sustainability
- CHART 42 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 43 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Lactalis Leverages Premium Branding as Private Label Expands Value
- CHART 44 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 45 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Discounters Attract Value-Seeking Shoppers as Prices Rise
- Click-And-Collect Services Drive Digital Convenience for Shoppers
- CHART 46 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Economic Context
- CHART 47 Economic Context for Butter and Spreads
- CHART 48 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 49 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 50 Consumer Context for Butter and Spreads
- CHART 51 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 52 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 53 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CHEESE IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Cheese Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 54 Key Industry Trends for Cheese
Industry Performance
- Cheese Sales Grow in Volume and Value Terms
- CHART 55 Bel Launches High-Protein Version of Their Classic Babybel
- Comte, Emmental and Beaufort Drive Dominance of Hard Cheese
- CHART 56 La Vache Qui Rit Formule+ Supports Senior Nutrition, Available in Practical 20G Portions
- Manufacturers Respond to Life-Stage Nutrition Trend
- CHART 57 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 58 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Goat and Sheep Cheese Makers Expand Snacking Lines
- Sustainability Pressures Reshape Consumer Behaviour
- CHART 59 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 60 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Lactalis Strengthens Hold as Private Label Outpaces Many Individual Brands
- CHART 61 Analyst Insight for Cheese
- CHART 62 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 63 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Discounters Gain as Shoppers Seek Value for Money
- E-Commerce Expands Slowly as Delivery and Convenience Limit Growth
- CHART 64 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Bel and La Vache Qui Rit Expand Snacking and Wellness Appeal
- Iconic Brands Drive Functional Innovation and Widen Consumer Base
Economic Context
- CHART 65 Economic Context for Cheese
- CHART 66 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 67 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 68 Consumer Context for Cheese
- CHART 69 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 70 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 71 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Drinking Milk Products Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 72 Key Industry Trends for Drinking Milk Products
Industry Performance
- Milk Brands Expand Wellness and Ethical Options
- CHART 73 Lactel Invests in High-Protein Milk
- High-Protein and Lactose-Free Milk Drives Premiumisation
- Consumers View Protein as a Core Expectation with Milk
- CHART 74 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 75 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Premium and Functional Milk Gains Value as Traditional Options Lose Relevance
- CHART 76 Lactel Launches Lactose-Free Milk with Vitamin B12
- Responsible Brands Respond to Climate and Ethical Concerns
- CHART 77 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 78 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Lactalis and Private Label Enhance Value through Trust and Innovation
- CHART 79 Analyst Insight for Drinking Milk Products
- CHART 80 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 81 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Hypermarkets Adapt to Urban Habits as Proximity Stores Gain Ground
- Drive and Home Delivery Expand Online Reach as Shoppers Seek Convenience
- CHART 82 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Lactel Expands Wellness and Life-Stage Benefits to Attract New Buyers
- Responsible Brands Leverage Ethical Claims to Secure Loyalty and Price Premium
Economic Context
- CHART 83 Economic Context for Drinking Milk Products
- CHART 84 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 85 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 86 Consumer Context for Drinking Milk Products
- CHART 87 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 88 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 89 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 90 Key Industry Trends for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Industry Performance
- Brands Redefine Wellness and Indulgence with Local Dairy Launches
- CHART 91 Regional Player Baiko Launches Skyr, Focusing on Natural Wellness
- Regional Innovation Influences Consumer Loyalty and Product Design
- CHART 92 Paysan Breton Introduces New Creamy Yoghurt
- Slower Gdp Growth Drives Demand for Trusted Brands
- CHART 93 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 94 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Brands Drive High-Protein Shift with Regional Sourcing
- Kefir and Fibre-Rich Launches Expand Wellness Trend
- CHART 95 Analyst Insight for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- CHART 96 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 97 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Danone Refreshes Brand Positioning to Reinforce Consumer Trust
- Malo Leverages Clean-Label Wellness to Expand Premium Appeal
- CHART 98 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 99 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Defend Share as Convenience Rises
- Click and Collect Accelerates E-Commerce Adoption for Fresh Dairy
- CHART 100 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Regional and Major Brands Reposition Indulgent Yoghurt to Capture Wellness Demand
- Baiko, Paysan Breton and Malo Reshape Perceptions with Local Launches
- Private Labels Challenge Traditional Brand Loyalty
Economic Context
- CHART 101 Economic Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- CHART 102 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 103 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 104 Consumer Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
- CHART 105 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 106 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 107 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
OTHER DAIRY IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Other Dairy Summary
Industry Performance
- Value Sales Boosted by Premiumisation
- CHART 108 Paysan Breton's Fromage Blanc Reframes Wellness around Comfort, Simplicity and Provenance
- Daily Indulgence Celebrated through New Launches
- CHART 109 Danette's Liegeois Patissier Is Inspired by French Pastry Classics
- Consumers Embrace Balanced Wellness and Everyday Pleasure
- CHART 110 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 111 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Fromage Frais Leverages High-Protein Positioning to Capture Premium Sales
- Local Sourcing and Clean Labels Drive Trust and Premium Pricing
- CHART 112 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 113 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Danone and Nestle Outperform Private Label as Innovation Regains Momentum
- CHART 114 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 115 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Maintain Lead as Local Shops Gain Traction
- Online Gains Limited in Everyday Dairy
- CHART 116 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Economic Context
- CHART 117 Economic Context for Other Dairy
- CHART 118 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 119 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 120 Consumer Context for Other Dairy
- CHART 121 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 122 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 123 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN FRANCE
Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Plant-Based Dairy Summary
Key Industry Trends
- CHART 124 Key Industry Trends for Plant-Based Dairy
Industry Performance
- Value Sales Climb Despite Modest Economic Growth
- CHART 125 Andros Gourmand Et Vegetal Mixes Plant-Based Dairy with Indulgence
- Brands Move to Address Health and Processing Concerns
- CHART 126 Alpro Sugar-Free Plant Milk Offers Clean-Label Organic Ingredients
- Withdrawal of Processed Plant-Based Cheese Slows Growth
- CHART 127 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 128 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
- Oat Milk Launches Redefine Local Innovation and Consumer Preference
- Small Producers Use Artisanal Positioning to Revive Plant-Based Cheese
- Hybrid Dairy Blends Capture Flexitarian Demand and Drive New Launches
- CHART 129 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 130 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Top Players Strengthen Lead as Artisanal Cheese Gains Ground
- CHART 131 Analyst Insight for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 132 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 133 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
- Discounters Attract Cost-Conscious Shoppers as Supermarkets Reposition Plant-Based Milk
- Online Channels Gain Ground by Offering Niche Brands and Wider Selection
- CHART 134 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
- Functional Indulgence Drives Dessert Innovation
- Clean-Label Reformulation Reshapes Plant-Based Milk
- Artisanal Fermentation Advances Plant-Based Cheese
Economic Context
- CHART 135 Economic Context for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 136 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 137 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
- CHART 138 Consumer Context for Plant-Based Dairy
- CHART 139 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 140 Population by Generation 2026
- CHART 141 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
- Country Reports Disclaimer
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