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A first of its kind foresight study around the future of meat in France. Once again Pierre-Marie Aubert and Iddri excel in their capacity to decipher complexity and project strategic matters. And share unbiased and unpolarized insight on what is the most challenging supply chain and its needed transition. The english version can be downloaded here : https://lnkd.in/emPRts59

French milk farmers and retailers jointly appeal to the milk industry to participate in constructive collaboration for the benefit of farmers, farmer cooperatives and consumers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Découvrez la gamme PAN de moniteurs pour insectes, une gamme essentielle pour détecter, surveiller et contrôler les populations dans divers environnements. De l'entreposage alimentaire, en passant par les installations industrielles et les bâtiments résidentiels et commerciaux, ces outils sont indispensables en approche IPM. En combinant judicieusement ces systèmes de monitoring, les professionnels de la lutte antiparasitaire peuvent non seulement surveiller de près les populations d'insectes, mais aussi détecter les problèmes potentiels avant qu'ils ne deviennent incontrôlables. #produitsantinuisibles #Monitoring #IPM #HACCP

🌱 Embracing Sustainability: A Call to Action 🌱 In the face of growing environmental concerns and a desire for more ethical consumption, it's crucial to support sustainable alternatives. Yet, we're seeing pushback from lobbies aiming to block progress. 🥑 Let's break it down--> *Environmental Impact: Plant-based options reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land degradation compared to traditional animal agriculture. *Animal Welfare: Choosing plant-based means reducing animal suffering and promoting compassion in our food choices. *Health Benefits: Sustainable alternatives offer nutritious options, supporting healthier lifestyles for individuals and communities. *Innovation: Embracing sustainability fosters industry innovation and progress, driving towards a brighter future for all. It's time to challenge outdated norms and advocate for policies that promote diversity and choice in the marketplace. Join us supporting these alternative brands in your day2day consumption. 🌍💚 #Sustainability #EthicalConsumption #PlantBased #AnimalRights #Innovation #ActNow

Yesterday, Carrefour's CEO Alexandre Bompard addressed a letter to the market announcing that Carrefour will no longer purchase meat from South America. This decision appears to be a boycott on south america meat in support of French farmers. The EU accounts for only about 5% of Brazil's total beef exports the other countries would be not too dissimilar. France's share of this is almost insignificant. In my decade of experience working for one of the largest meat suppliers, I don’t recall a single significant sale of meat directly to Carrefour. From a financial perspective, this announcement has virtually zero impact on mercosul export to France and Carrefour . But this negative news could cause a ripple effect out of this announcement and create greater damage to the Mercosul. I agree local producers must be protected but I believe there is room for both imported and locally produced meat in the market. Boycotting Mercosul meat in support of the local farmers is not the best way, in my humble opnion we need willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. History shows that dialogue often prevails in situations like these. I’m curious to see what kind of ripple effect this decision will have on other businesses and countries and how the Mercosul will take/see this. Carrefour is also big in Brazil and Argentina, could this impact their business in the Mercosul? Will Mercosul retaliate?

Can this decision by a major retailer redefine how Europe eats and supports its farmers? Consider this: - Carrefour, under the leadership of Alexandre Bompard, has announced it will no longer commercialise MERCOSUR-origin meat, aligning with growing concerns about local sourcing. - This decision reflects not only Carrefour’s priorities but also increasing pressure from groups like Coordination Rurale, Jeunes Agriculteurs, and the National Federation of Farmers’ Unions (FNSEA) to support French farmers and strengthen European food sovereignty. - It also comes at a time when Emmanuel Macron has called for stronger measures to protect European agriculture in the face of global trade challenges, echoing concerns raised by the European Commission and ongoing discussions in the European Parliament about balancing trade with local sourcing. The European Union has long been a key player in shaping food systems. In the 1990s, rising consumer demand for affordable meat led to policies that encouraged mass imports, even at the cost of practices like Amazon deforestation. Now, as these same markets revisit their practices, a new question emerges: - How will these shifts affect consumer behaviour, supply chain economics, and dietary norms? - Will affordability remain the primary driver, or are we entering an era where local sourcing reshapes consumption patterns across Europe? As I wrote this, I tried to keep the tone neutral and non-inflammatory. Yet, as I spoke to farmers in France, I could feel the passion simmering below the surface. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about culture, values, and the livelihoods of farmers. Do you feel the same way? If so, share your perspective in the comments. Let’s explore this topic together and find meaningful ways to address the needs of French farmers, and, by extension, all European farmers. What role do you see for retailers, policymakers, and organisations like the European Commission and the European Parliament in balancing local sourcing with affordability? #SupplyChain #Sustainability #AffordableFood #EUEconomy #LocalSourcing COPA COGECA FAO International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Ministère de l'Agriculture, de la Souveraineté alimentaire et de la Forêt INRAE Terres Inovia EuroCommerce Council of the European Union

🌱 🍲 Organic public procurement is a strategic lever to sustainable and systemic change: one that benefits children, farmers and the whole society! 🌍 💶 Public money should be used to finance public goods that organic farmers are delivering. 💧 🌳 🐛 🎯 Ambitious goals should be set and governments should work to uphold them. #SustainablePublicProcurement #PublicProcurement #PublicMoney #PublicGoods #OrganicDelivers #OrganicIsPartOfTheSolution #SmallPlateBigImpact #OrganicFarmers

Here's a concrete example of how insect farming seamlessly integrates with other technologies to revalorize diverse food wastes effectively.

Altitude… Altitude… Altitude… The recent and continuing brutal impact of #ClimateChange on Mediterranean Agriculture is prompting a re-discovery of ancient, long abandoned higher altitude & geologically complex viticultural areas (or « #terroirs » as the French like to call them) such as the Mt-Ventoux viticultural district (Les vins AOC Ventoux). Indeed, one of Chêne Bleu Wines’ own hand-built stone fermentation tank dates all the way back to the 9th Century… #ClimateChange #regenerativeviticulture