The French market for the healthfoods has grown by 0.4% since 2000 to reach a value of nearly Euro437 million (US$402 million) in 2001.
Over the five year review period value sales slightly declined by 0.3%.
Vitamins and dietary supplements are less developed in France than in other European countries.
This is mainly due to the traditional food orientated culture as French people are more likely to eat various types of foods rather than use supplements.
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