Le Creuset began producing its first porcelain enamelled cast iron pots in 1925 from its foundry in Fresnoy le Grand The Cocotte, or French Oven, was one of the first cast iron items produced by Le Creuset and is still the most popular item sold in a range of bright retro colours, with Volcanic the company's trademark In 1985 a worldwide survey by the weekly magazine "Expansion", in collaboration with "Newsweek", placed Le Creuset in the top 30 French products recognised by a worldwide audience