Food and drink

Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

‘I don't want my daughter to discover the taste of a wine sauce at this age’ he said

How to create the perfect French Christmas cheese platter

A couple who recently won an award for their cheese business in the south of France give their tips to The Connexion

What is the problem with Perrier water and could production really stop?

One of the site’s seven water catchments was suspended from use in April

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Wine scammers targeting retirees in south-west France handed prison sentences

One victim spent €14,000 on wine in six months

French firm aims to cut food waste through 'upcycling'

Waste is taken from restaurants and turned into new products

Drinks mis-sold as traditional kefir ‘mislead’ consumers in France

Many ‘kefir’ drinks do not contain the right ingredients, a consumer association says

Dordogne village petitions against opening of nearby McDonald’s restaurant

Villagers say there are enough local restaurants, but mayor focuses on job opportunities

Watchdog highlights Christmas food shopping ‘scams’ in France

Pastries with palm oil, excess packaging, inflated prices…vote for the worst ‘scam’ in this food watchdog’s annual contest

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

Sarah Hyde, who now lives in the town, explores Elizabeth David’s connection with its marché provençal. We also share one of her recipes

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

Columnist Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of cheese and styles of wine that match

New trend serves companionship up on a plate in France

Dining with five strangers on a Wednesday night is becoming very popular in a number of countries - but how does it work?

Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France

Jane Bertch was sent to Paris for her banking career but ended up starting a successful cookery school

How to bake traditional French bread

Discover artisanal baker Issa Niemeiier-Brown's 'simple and pure' recipe for a perfect baguette

Frogs’ legs was a British dish long before it became French delicacy

Ancient Britons enjoyed the food 8,000 years ago, archaeologist claims

A Corsican drink is 'behind the creation' of Coca-Cola, researchers claim

A new owner of brand is leading the fight with the US giant for recognition

French wine producers fear price increases as a result of US election

The US is France’s fourth-largest trading partners, but tariffs may threaten exports

Boulangers battle to save real bread in France

The country is renowned for its artisan loaves, yet there has been a shift towards cheap industrial bread

Popular lunch voucher system to be revamped in France

Scheme faces significant changes amidst digital shift and market competition

France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods

Production has been affected by the devastating floods in the Valencia region

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in November

Several French cheeses are good to eat this month - alongside a Swiss classic

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

This simple Alsatian dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages is best served with beer

French wine production faces sharp decline

Adverse weather conditions across France's key vineyards forecast a 22% drop in output for 2024

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this November?

See which vegetables complemented by France’s staple citrus fruit, the clementine

Concern over Mercury levels in canned tuna sold in France

Organisations are calling on limits to be much stricter. French brand ‘Petit Navire’ had mercury levels 13 times higher than fresh fish limits

Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers

Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26

Letters: Vegetarians can cook at home and leave French restaurants to the rest of us

Reader says the pressure for more menu options would turn France into a nanny state

Record-breaking year for French scallops

There has been a bumper crop of the popular seafood

Allergy tracking app to ease shopping difficulties created by French students

Innovative app by students helps allergy sufferers scan products and share tips, enhancing supermarket experiences.

France's latest tasty trend mixes food with games

Combining the French love of cheese, wine and chocolate with escape rooms has resulted in a new concept – food gaming

Best restaurant in world is in France, say Tripadvisor reviews

The eaterie’s original dishes, top-notch service and beautiful setting were all praised

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this October?

Beginning of autumn sees wide array of hearty vegetables make their way back onto plates

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in October

Unpasteurised cow’s milk cheeses are the best choices for this month

Mythbuster: France has 258 varieties of cheese

A famous quote by Charles de Gaulle is often rolled out in discussion... but is it correct?

Finding and harvesting nuts in France

Exploring the culinary and practical uses of walnuts from a part-time paysanne

Wine crisis: France looks to tear up 30,000 hectares of vines

It comes as younger people are drinking less wine

American chain Dairy Queen to open up to 200 outlets in France

Stores are likely to run on a franchise model

Why this popular nut spread from Algeria is now banned from sale in France

The spread became a surprise hit this summer, selling thousands of units

France launches health inquiry across the population

The study is starting with a trial and is set to be rolled out nationwide next year

Braderie de Lille 2024: Mussel shells to be made into benches

Several hundred tonnes of mussels will be consumed over the festival, which dates back to the 12th century

Popular Mont d’Or cheese 'season' begins in France and runs until May 2025

The cheese is a staple of autumn and winter tables

What fruit, vegetables and fish are in season in France this September, 2024

Government website lists locally available produce and offers healthy recipes using them

Consumer group finds ‘best milk chocolate’ in French supermarkets

The best bar stood out for its pure ingredients and costs less than €3 per 100g

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in September

Cheeses with a stand-out flavour are recommended for the month

Possible botulism outbreak linked to French market food, five hospitalised

All had eaten the same artisan product sold at markets and fairs in central France and the jars were not correctly sterilised

France’s annual supermarket wine sales: dates and deals autumn 2024

Bottles of Bordeaux, Côtes-du-Rhône, Bourgogne and Champagne are available at low prices

Shop olive oil: French consumer group names cheapest healthiest option

It is now rare to find a litre of olive oil for less than €10

Which iconic French brands are the most beloved?

It is likely you have products from at least some of these marques in your home, even if you do not live in France

Danone drops Nutri-Score label on drinkable yoghurts after downgrade

The creator of the Nutri-Score has said the change is a “deplorable” step backwards

Mussels recalled across France over expiry date error

Batches of products with wrong dates were sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets

Vegan version of Nutella to launch in France

Plant-based alternative is more expensive than classic spread

French chef bakes innovation with 3D biscuit printer

Engineer-turned-pastry chef Marine Coré-Baillais's invention is elevating the art of pastry-making and even includes edible plates and cups

Help pick agave plant in Marseille so it can be made into liquor

It will be the third batch of ‘agave’ spirit made by company

Letters: Readers spar over French 'obsession' with meat

Vegetarians argue that it is 'bad for our health and the planet' rather than the 'epitome of dining'

Major French supermarket chain issues product recall for dessert

Batches were contaminated with salmonella and could lead to severe food poisoning if eaten

Customers across France urged to return this cheese to supermarkets

The Reblochon de Savoie was found to be contaminated by a dangerous Staphylococcus bacteria

Locals fear Champagne expansion would lead to price hike

Fortunes may be won and lost under the proposed changes to the prestigious grape-growing area

French chef who pioneered nouvelle cuisine dies at age of 91

The record-breaking three Michelin star chef Michel Guérard has been hailed as a ‘culinary legend’

In praise of the wonderful variety of tomatoes found at French markets

Seasonal, succulent, sunset-hued – our writer describes some of her favourite

French plums are source of pride and celebrated in Agen in late August

Sue Adams looks at the many uses of this ancient fruit – and why harvest time is a wonderful sight

Comment: Croissant changes must not lose authenticity of great French pastry

Innovative twists on traditional recipes are redefining the classic pastry and should be celebrated, writes Peter Wyeth

Urgent farm cheese recall after 72 fall ill with salmonella in France

Most of the contaminated cheese is thought to have been sold via markets with people affected mainly living in Puy-de-Dôme, Corrèze, or Creuse

Comment: The French can't get enough of British grub

Columnist Samantha David says that British restaurants near her could not be more popular despite low rankings by French people for the UK in a global cuisine survey

Deli voted best in France operates out of a caravan

A tiny caravan has been turned into a popular épicerie near Baulou (Ariège)

Olive oil in France hit hard by soaring prices and fraud

The number of fraudulent schemes for the ‘liquid gold’ is at a record high

Comment: France's obsession with eating dead animals must end

Columnist Nick Inman says that meat production is a luxury the environment can ill afford

Is foraging for food viable in France?

Wild food can be found in abundance throughout France's countryside, but identifying it is less simple

America’s Dunkin' doughnuts chain to open outlets in France

The first outlet is set to be in Paris

Meat sold in French supermarkets recalled over health fears

Sausages, burger patties and minced meat are affected

See 7 French supermarket items on watchdog’s ‘scam products’ list

‘Basil’ soup with 0.2% basil, and ‘olive’ breadsticks that use palm oil are among products highlighted in the group’s new hit list

Which French supermarket has the best gluten-free range?

An increasing number of supermarkets stock food suited to dietary restrictions

Common food additive used in France linked to coeliac disease

One of the most common food additives, present in thousands of products, could promote the development of autoimmune conditions

If your table salt in France is looking a strange colour…lucky you!

The famous French brand is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special golden idea

Beef products sold in French supermarkets recalled over E.Coli fears

Second recall in a week of products potentially infected with bacteria

Cantal cheese recalled across France over E.Coli concerns

Cheeses were sold in major supermarkets including Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc

Chicken sold in French supermarkets recalled over listeria concerns

Products include thighs and wings from the well-known Loué brand. Refunds are available