This report provides an overview of the food industry performance and outlook for December 2015. The report is for information purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation or advice. The report is provided "as is" with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or results obtained from its use. The report covers the market performance of Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The full reports provide more detailed information on the industry performance and outlook for each country. The report highlights that the meat and dairy subsectors in France still face challenges, while the margins in Belgium are under pressure due to high labor and energy costs. In Germany, sales decreased in 2015, and in the Netherlands, further export growth is expected.
