Rungis in its
Environment
Ile-de-France in the European Union
- 19% of French population
- 29% of GDP
- 5% of European Union GDP
- Surface area : 12,000 km²
- Population : 11,290,000 inhabitants
- GDP : €480,900 million
- Number of companies : 609,000
- First tourist destination in the world
- Second largest river and airport platform in Europe
The food processing industry in Ile-de-France
Key figures
440,000 employees
75,000 companies
20% of jobs in the sector
A major scientific center
30% of research scientists
Leading research centres :
- Bièvre scientific valley
- Medicen Competitive Centre Paris IDF
- INRA
- Scientific development association Maisons Alfort
Breakdown of jobs (in %)
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Food Processing Industry 6% |
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Wholesale trade 9% |
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Retail trade 35% |
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Industrial and Restaurant Catering 50% |
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Farming in Ile-de-France
49% of the region’s land devoted to farming
totalling 570,000 hectares
There are 5,600 farms, essentially growing cereals. 15% of farms specialize in fruit and vegetables and horticulture .
