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Labelling change for honey sold in France
The European ‘Breakfast Directive’ will bring changes for fruit juice and jam too
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Beer overtakes wine in France for first time
Consumers drank around 10 million litres more beer than wine in 2025, industry report shows
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Spring is the season for gathering wild delicacies in France
Things to keep in mind when picking dandelions, nettles, wild asparagus and elderflowers
Local speciality: Calissons
Almond treats make perfect Christmas gift
Almond in both shape and taste, with a refined hint of candied melon to compliment the nuttiness, calissons are topped with icing to provide the ultimate festive treat for yourself or a foodie friend. Traditionally made in Aix-en Provence (with origins in medieval Italy), these dainty treats are like marzipan that has attended finishing school: sweet and elegant.
