Sodexo plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs in France

Aug 26 (Reuters) - French food caterer Sodexo said on Wednesday it planned to cut more than 1,000 jobs in France as part of an overhaul meant to accelerate growth and improve competitiveness.

The company said it would eliminate 963 positions, equal to 4% of its French workforce, while a separate project tied to the group head office could result in a further 134 job losses.

(Reporting by Lucie Barbier)