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Swiss and international consumer food group Hero is selling its French fruit dessert business to Charles Faraud, which is majority owned by CIC-Banque de Vizille. The transaction will be completed at the beginning of September. Charles Faraud is a specialist in fruit desserts and is especially strong in the food service channel in France. Acquiring Hero’s French compote business will provide it with better access to the French retail market.
