Improving the nutritional profile of products
Providing better information to consumers
Ensuring product quality
2030 target
+10 points
increase in the share of responsible products compared with 2023
Food plays a crucial role in our health. Scientific research has established clear links between diet and the prevention or development of certain diseases, such as cardiovascular illnesses and cancer. Aware of these challenges and of its responsibility as a retailer, Groupe Casino has developed a product policy that balances safety, taste, health, nutritional balance, and environmental respect.
The Group’s Nutrition & Health initiative, launched in 2003, builds on the experience and expertise acquired by Groupe Casino since 1901, the year the first Casino private-label brand was created.
- Improve the nutritional profile of products
- Limit controversial substances
- Develop product ranges meeting specific nutritional needs, such as gluten intolerance or reduced sugar, salt, and fat content
- Promote and expand organic product offerings
- Encourage the consumption of plant-based proteins for a more balanced diet
- Support clearer nutritional labeling to provide better information to consumers
- Raise awareness among employees and customers about nutrition
Improving the Nutritional Profile of Products
In 2010, Groupe Casino established a Health Committee that meets several times a year to analyze data, scientific trends, and consumer expectations in the field of health. The Committee, composed of five experts (nutritionist, sociologist, endocrinologist, economist, etc.), addressed topics in 2025 such as ultra-processed foods, obesity, microplastics, PFAS, and plant-based diets.
Since its creation, the Committee has tackled numerous health-related issues, resulting in practical applications implemented across the Group.
Excessive salt consumption (more than 5 g per day for an adult) is linked to a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Reducing salt levels in private-label products has been a priority for Groupe Casino for several years, using various approaches:
Developing no-added-salt or reduced-salt ranges, particularly in ham and savory snack categories (cashews, peanuts).
Reformulating products to lower salt content; for example, the Casino Délices Tomato & Ricotta Basil Sauce saw its salt content reduced by over 55%.
Excessive sugar consumption can lead to overweight, obesity, diabetes, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Groupe Casino’s brands work to develop and reformulate food products to reduce their sugar content.
The Group also offers products with no added sugar or reduced-sugar options.
Excessive consumption of foods high in fat—particularly saturated fatty acids—is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and higher blood cholesterol levels.
To help reduce fat intake, Groupe Casino’s brands offer low-fat products or reformulate existing products to lower their saturated fat content.
Replacing oils high in saturated fats with oils that have a healthier nutritional profile.
Reducing overall fat content, including in chips, mayonnaise, and salad dressings, as well as offering a range of 0% dairy products (fromage blanc, yogurt).
Fiber helps prevent obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol, yet fiber intake among the French population remains insufficient.
To help increase dietary fiber consumption, Groupe Casino’s brands offer product ranges made with whole wheat.
Excessive consumption of foods high in fat—particularly saturated fatty acids—is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and higher blood cholesterol levels.
To help reduce fat intake, Groupe Casino’s brands offer low-fat products or reformulate existing products to lower their saturated fat content.
Replacing oils high in saturated fats with oils that have a healthier nutritional profile.
Reducing overall fat content, including in chips, mayonnaise, and salad dressings, as well as offering a range of 0% dairy products (fromage blanc, yogurt).
Providing clearer information to consumers
Groupe Casino provides its customers with clear, reliable, and robust information on the nutritional quality of the private-label products it sells. For many years, the Group has displayed nutritional information on its products and made this information available through its apps.
Ensuring product quality
Ensuring product quality
Product quality and safety are top priorities for Groupe Casino, across all private-label ranges. From defining specifications to store operations, a comprehensive system ensures that products sold are safe, healthy, and high quality.
The Group’s quality management system is built on:
A Group Quality Charter shared with subsidiaries;
A dedicated organization and the expertise of the Group Quality teams and subsidiary quality departments;
Compliance with IFS standards (International Featured Standards) and guidance from the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative);
Shared specifications with suppliers;
Collaborative management tools developed with food manufacturers to ensure compliance with specifications and track products;
Traceability, recall, and crisis management procedures and tools;
Regular site audits, with a focus on hygiene and safety risks, following HACCP principles (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point);
Ongoing product quality checks throughout the year.