France could lead way and make private jets use biofuel, says minister He said the country should be more ambitious than simply banning – or imposing extra taxes – on such flights
First 100% organic E.Leclerc supermarket in France closes The closure comes four years after the store opened, due to a lack of clients, even as the sector booms in France, and prices rise less for organic than regular produce
French supermarket price wars continue as shoppers try to save money More than half of people in a poll said spending power was of more concern to them than the Russian invasion of Ukraine
magazine Organic food in France not always ‘better quality’ study finds A leading consumer group compared 13 organic foods with their closest non-organic equivalents with surprising results
France to oblige airlines to use green but expensive biofuel Airlines will be required to use 1% of bio-jet fuel from 2022. It is 80% less polluting than normal fuels, but could lead to more expensive flight tickets
France to become leading consumer of organic wine France is set to become the world’s leading consumer of organic wine by 2021, having doubled its consumption since 2013, a new study suggests.
Organic food becoming more accessible in France Organic food shops are no longer the preserve of affluent Paris suburbs, and are becoming a more accessible and cost-effective option across much of France, a new report has said.
Bio food prices in French supermarkets 'too high' A year-long study found prices for organic produce were, on average, 75% higher than non-organic food
The least-contaminated fruit and veg to eat in France A new TV report on pesticides including the controversial herbicide glyphosate has drawn up a list of the best fruits and vegetables to eat in France to avoid the worst chemical residues.
France publishes best fruit and veg list for October The French ministry of agriculture has recommended a list of the best fruit and vegetables you should eat to be healthier, protect the environment, and save money this October.
Organic food sector booming in France Organic food products - known in France as ‘ bio ’ - are soaring in popularity in France, according to figures from a new report published this week.
Non-bio labels may be better It must be better to eat food grown naturally ( More people eating organic, connexionfrance.com ). but real progress will come when foods have to be labelled “chemicals used in production” or similar.
Organic is booming but is bio a healthier diet? Organic products have never been so popular, with latest 2016 figures showing more shoppers going “ bio” , the opening of new specialists all over France, a rise in the range and amount of organic products in supermarkets and the number of farms converting from conventional methods.