France
Nov. 17, 2025
French Lawmakers Advance Plan to Make Nutri-Score Mandatory
A new vote in the French National Assembly has revived efforts to make Nutri-Score mandatory, triggering debate over exemptions for traditional products and concerns about conflicts with EU rules.
Aug. 11, 2025
Luberon’s Unique Geology Helps Set One Award-Winning Producer Apart
The producers behind Domaine de la Sénancole have leveraged Luberon’s geology and Provence’s local olive varieties to produce a sustainable and sought-after olive oil.
Aug. 5, 2025
France Uncovers Olive Oil Fraud in Annual Investigation
Despite the findings, officials maintained that olive oil fraud is not on the rise, citing improved detection and stronger communication between agencies.
Mar. 28, 2025
Gironde’s First Commercial Mill Opens for Business
After six years of hard work, former arboriculturist Bernard Saïn is milling the first olives in the renowned wine region.
Mar. 21, 2025
France's Harvest Exceeds Expectations Despite Production Dip
French olive oil production is expected to reach between 5,000 and 5,200 metric tons in the 2024/25 crop year, about seven percent above the five-year average.
Mar. 18, 2025
France Adopts Nutri-Score Labels
The decision is tempered by concerns over Nutri-Score ratings for traditional French products, particularly cheese.
Mar. 18, 2025 News Briefs
French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant
Feb. 18, 2025 News Briefs
Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean
Jan. 13, 2025 News Briefs
Nov. 25, 2024 Business
Jun. 10, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
French Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Apr. 24, 2024
Nutri-Score Changed Food Formulas in France, Researchers Find
Food producers are changing ingredients to improve Nutri-Score ratings.
Feb. 19, 2024
How One Producer Deals with Rising Volumes and A Shorter Harvest in France
In the South of France, the producer behind Mas des Bories manages a bumper harvest and a shorter window to mill.
Feb. 13, 2024
Local Mils in France Are All the Rage
An ample harvest and high prices have led to a surge in activity and investments in community mills.
Jan. 29, 2024
Meet the Man Trying to Transform the Olive Sector in France
Yannick Masmondet is working with farmers to plant 50,000 hectares of olive groves on unused agricultural land, expanding national production while diversifying farmer portfolios.
Jan. 3, 2024
In South West France, Plans to Make More Olive Oil
Officials in Lot-et-Garonne plan to take advantage of the favorable climate and rich water resources to increase production.
Dec. 12, 2023
Production Rebound Still Expected in France After Mixed Harvest
Production could rise to 4,400 tons, though some producers are seeing worse yields than last year.
Nov. 20, 2023
Languedoc Extra Virgin Olive Oil Receives PDO Certification
Made from the local Lucques and Olivière varieties, Languedoc becomes France’s ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.
May. 31, 2022
A Family Tradition Takes Root at Moulin de la Coquille
The French producer earned a second consecutive Gold Award at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to new investments in organic production, irrigation and technology.
May. 25, 2022
Nutri-Score Does Not Penalize Traditional Food Specialties, Survey Finds
At least two-thirds of samples with protected statuses from the European Union received an "A" or "B" from Nutri-Score.
May. 25, 2022
French Farmers Feel Impacts of Worsening Drought
A lack of rainfall last autumn and winter combined with low soil moisture and water levels means water restrictions are already being implemented across southern France.
May. 3, 2022
French Draft Bill to Exclude PDO and PGI Products From Nutri-Score
Nutri-Score’s creators rebuked the effort, labeling the representatives’ criticisms as uninformed and unrealistic for any food labeling system.
Jan. 18, 2022
Health Professionals in France Endorse Widespread Adoption of Nutri-Score
Health providers in France have asked the federal government to lobby the European Commission in support of the widespread adoption of the controversial front-of-pack label system.
Dec. 10, 2021
Harvest Underway in France with Varying Expectations
Challenges created by springtime frost and summer drought have led to an uncertain harvest forecast, with production predictions ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 tons.
Dec. 1, 2021
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Maintaining organic farming methods and experimenting with ancient olive varieties are how Château d’Estoublon keeps its 500-year olive oil production history alive.
Nov. 29, 2021
Critics of Nutri-Score Demand Reform to Ratings of PDO and PGI Foods
Officials in France, Italy and Spain want specialty products to be treated differently than processed foods by the labeling system.