Regularly accused of all ills by breeders, Bigard asserts his resilience. The family giant of meat (4.4 billion euros in turnover) confirms that it will hire 500 CDI in 2020. Despite the uncertainties about the purchasing power of households, the group, very discreet but famous for its brands Charal, Bigard and Socopa, also undertakes not to resort to partial unemployment for its 14,000 employees before the end of the year, and to pay a premium of 300 euros net to all those present on site. One way to salute the continued production during the crisis, despite the sharp increase in activity. "The meat trades have been in the spotlight," confirms Benjamin Castel, deputy managing director.Between the closure of the commercial restaurant and the rush in supermarkets, we had to adapt overnight. ”
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