Food

French bakeries impacted by soaring butter prices

Many boulangeries are facing shortages and the prospect of having to raise the price of popular products such as croissants

Dried sausages recalled across France over salmonella fears

Contaminated products were sold in several major French supermarket chains including Super U and Carrefour

5 ways to buy food directly from farmers in France

You can get high quality, fresh produce at low prices by cutting out the middleman

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MAP: Michelin lists 56 places in France where you eat well for €40

The famous restaurant guide has released a new list of the best value-for-money dining options in France

Mardi Gras: 12 traditional carnival sweet treats to try in France

Gaufres, bugnes, merveilles and more: Learn their origins, and make your own simple recipe here

Updated: How important is buying French produce to you?

We share reader feedback after the farmer protests swept France

What is France's EGalim law and why does it matter to farmers?

Food prices in supermarkets and the environment are affected

How to recognise France’s two famous smoked sausages

The pork sausages Montbéliard and Morteau are both made in the historic region of Franche-Comté where their subtle differences matter

10 French idioms based on food or cooking

Salads, apples, and onions are all used in common phrases. How many do you know?

20 changes for residents in France

Updates cover speed limits and radars, taxes for the over 65s, energy bills and more

From garlic to mashed potato: France's huge food record-breakers

Food is sacred in France so no wonder chefs, towns and festivals want a place in the record books for their culinary creations

Are people being fined over France’s new obligatory food waste rules?

The new rules came into force on January 1

Can I bring prescription pet food into France?

There are border restrictions however France offers a range of dietary foods for pets

Basmati rice recalled in France as insect larvae could be inside

Product sold in major French supermarket over four-month period

Day 3 of French regional Christmas specialities: Foie gras

This south-west delicacy takes up a fair amount of French people’s budget for the Christmas period

How your favourite French patisseries got their names

Do you know the stories behind these favourite treats?

Peanut butter sales soar in France as Americans ‘crave’ taste of home

The number of US citizens moving to France has tripled since the pandemic and sales of peanut butter have followed

Covid boosters, train ticket deals: Dates to note in France in October

Here are some key dates for your calendar this month

French supermarkets close organic product aisles due to falling sales

The moves come as many believe that prices for the products are too expensive

Eight changes coming in for residents of France in October

Cars, money, health: Keep up to date with what is new

British and Irish tourists being treated over Bordeaux 'botulism'

The UK’s health agency advises anyone who ate at the popular tourist bar to urgently contact their local emergency health services

Why peanuts and pistachios are the future of French farming

Farmers must grow completely different crops adapted to extreme weather, says scientist

Is French cuisine really the best in the world?

A Connexion reader challenges the country’s gastronomic credentials

Steaks, ham, salad: supermarket products recalled in France

Shoppers are advised to return the products due to potential contamination by harmful bacteria

Nuts about Châtaignes: The history of French chestnuts

An exploration of the history of chestnuts in remote rural areas of France

Draft bill seeks to stop the sale and eating of horse meat in France

If passed the legislation would give horses the same rights as other pets such as dogs and cats

Crit'Air, breakdowns, savings: 9 changes you may have missed in France

In case you have been on holiday, here is a handy summary of what is new in France

What is the UK equivalent of the French bavette d’aloyau cut of beef?

A reader wants to know what to ask for in a British butcher's shop after discovering their favourite cut of beef while in France

French reservist sends 22,000 tins of Breton pâté to Ukrainian sailors

It is not the first time Hénaff pâté has been on a daring voyage - in 2016 it was sent to the International Space Station!

Some supermarket bulk buy ‘deals’ are a con, say campaigners

The price per kilogram can be up to 28% higher on bulk buy deals compared with purchasing the individual items separately

All homes in France must have access to food waste bin from next year

Each person in France throws away around 30kg of food per year, including 7kg still in its packaging

Petition calls for ban on children’s junk food ads in France

A consumer association in France has launched a petition to ban junk food advertising to children on TV and the internet, in a bid to beat childhood obesity.

My tips for successfully growing lemons in France

We looks at the citrus fruit’s origins and offers cultivation tips

Listeria fears spark recall of saucisson and butter in France

Listeria is the second-highest cause of death from food poisoning in France

What has been voted France’s favourite regional dish?

Nine iconic regional dishes were on the shortlist, including the Breton buckwheat galette, cassoulet, bouillabaisse and more

Third French supermarket to launch basket of cheaper everyday goods

Carrefour will offer 200 everyday items below €2 and freeze the cost for at least 100 days in the latest anti-inflation scheme, as the government's ‘low-cost basket’ idea is rejected

Top French chef in hot water for adding cheese to quiche Lorraine

Michelin starred Philippe Etchebest says he likes cheese so why not, but purists insist ‘we must respect gastronomic heritage’

US-inspired food co-ops offer alternative to chains in France

Food cooperatives have been popping across France, promising ethical consumption at reasonable prices

We all know about the food but what else does France do really well?

Here are some suggestions, including cultural schemes and banking advisors… tell us what you would add to the list

French baguette-making practices added to Unesco intangible heritage

The artisanal techniques are joined on the list by the bear festivities of Pyrenean villages in France and Andorra

France pledges €60million in 'sustainable' national food aid in 2023

The prime minister said the funding would go towards national projects as well as local initiatives decided by prefects

Five money saving tips to help you this winter in France

Here are five ways to make your cash go further this winter, from reduced food apps like Too Good To Go to fine dining at a discounted price.

Hungry, peckish, stuffed: 15 French phrases to do with food and eating

'Eat like a bird' or 'stuff your face'? You will need these phrases to talk about one of the most important subjects in France - food

French town collects stale bread to make energy and fertiliser

Residents complained that people were using leftover bread to feed the birds, attracting rats, so they came up with a solution

Inflation in France slowing but fresh food prices still up 11% in year

Provisional figures show that the annual inflation rate is lower this month than in August. Food prices are still high with sunflower oil up 137% year-on-year

Carrefour recalls raclette cheese in France over listeria suspicion

If you have bought this product you should not consume it. You can return it to the supermarket for a refund

How many of these 12 fruity French expressions do you know?

With France's summer fruit season almost upon us, we pick out some of our favourite fruit-based French phrases

E.Leclerc France extends anti-inflation price freeze on key items

The measure was initially applied to 120 of the supermarket chain’s most-bought products, but has now been expanded to include around 110 more

French language: how ‘stuffing’ is used in the kitchen and theatre

We take a look at the French word ‘la farce’ and what is has to do with dancing turkeys

France’s Carpentras strawberry crops bring juicy joy

One of the first French strawberries of the year, the ‘fraise de Carpentras’ is grown on the sunny Vaucluse plains

11 tips to save money on your food shopping in France

With inflation at record levels, we share cost-saving advice with the help of consumer experts, specialist apps and the people who use them effectively

Brexit and Covid mean the last true French Onion Johnnies have gone

Ending the 200-year-old tradition of Breton farmers taking their famous onions to the UK to sell. One Onion Johnnie shares his story

Food prices expected to be up 6.3% in a year in France in June

It comes after an already-high rise of inflation generally of 4.8% for the month of April compared to April 2021. May is expected to reach 5%

Eight apps that could save you money on your French supermarket shop

These apps offer consumers cashback deals and price comparisons, as figures show the effect of inflation on shopping habits

French inflation at 4.8% year on year to April

The cost of food and services are rising at levels not seen since the mid-1980s

Sunflower oil replacement in France: What if I have allergies?

The French government has authorised manufacturers to change food recipes without immediately changing the labels – but allergens will be highlighted straightaway

Carrefour cordons bleus recalled in France over plastic content risk

People who consume the chicken products could sustain ‘injuries’ from pieces of plastic contained within

La viande: Little-known origins of the French word for meat

Everyone knows food is an important topic in France - we look at the etymology of the word ‘viande’ and explain a slang word commonly used to say ‘food’

Rush to stock up on oil and flour in France: sales up 55% on 2021

A series of unprecedented shocks, such as Covid, supply chain issues and the war in Europe, are pushing households to hoard basic necessities, a data analysis firm claims

Top 10 food products in France most hit by price rises

Food prices have risen in general by 1.26% over the past year, caused by a knock-on effect of rising energy prices

Say fromage! The best cheeses for National Cheese Day in France

The national day seeks to champion rare and raw milk cheeses from across the country: Here are some of the best

E. coli risk: Buitoni recalls all Fraîch’up frozen pizzas in France

The brand is asking any customers who bought one of the pizzas before March 18 to not consume it and to throw it away

Haricots verts: why this humble bean is France’s green giant

In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we look at the légume that dominates ‘meat and one veg’

French food notes: The salty tale behind Jambon de Bayonne

In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we take a look at a rather strange origin of one of France’s meat delicacies

Inflation in France: what is under review to help households?

A ‘resilience plan’ for businesses impacted by the war in Ukraine is due to be outlined this week - we look at what could be done for the general public, facing food and fuel increases

Suggestions for French alternatives to popular British food

Double cream, sausages, Cheddar: how to find replacements for favourites among local produce

French food notes: Traditional Dijon dish was created by twist of fate

In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we look the accidental creation of Poulet Gaston Gérard

France’s first mobile abattoir means ‘less stress for animals’

The abattoir can be driven to a field so the animals no longer need to be transported. A second such service is now planned

Lidl France joins Leclerc to sell baguettes for 29 centimes

The budget supermarket says it must follow Leclerc’s lead ‘for a product as emblematic as the baguette,’ despite backlash from bakery sector

French consumer group condemns ‘lying and misleading’ food packaging

Examples included a 'beef ravioli' product which had only 4% beef

Gruyère makers’ disappointment at US bid to allow name to be generic

The cheese is protected in France and Switzerland and can only be made in certains ways and areas but American court rules cheese made anywhere can have name

‘Bakeries will die’: Anger in France at Leclerc’s 29-centime baguette

Bakers and millers say the supermarket giant’s pricing plan is a ‘slap in the face’ and will threaten independent bakeries

Harib…oh!: Gendarmes in France seize cannabis in branded sweet packets

The cannabis had been packed in little plastic bags designed to look like sweets from the well-known brand. Haribo France has condemned the design

Covid-19: If self-isolation how do we get food?

My wife and I live in the Gers and have no-one locally who could shop for us if self-isolation is enforced or required. What are we able to do in order to feed ourselves if we are forced into isolation?

Covid-19: Vegetable plots away from home

In France many houses have separate gardens away from the main home where vegetables are grown but nowhere in the travel document does it allow me to go to my vegetable plot which is 800m away from the house. Could you find out for us as in these times every piece of food is vital to us?