Why have olive oil prices shot up in France? How long will it last? A supermarket bottle of the ‘liquid gold’ can now cost up to €10 or more
Picnic in Paris? Chance to join huge meal on Champs-Elysees The event could even be record-breaking. You can now apply for your chance to take part
More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’ Cordon-bleu, yoghurts, and ham are in the firing line, with prices up to 25% higher for lower quality items How to describe wine like a French sommelier Habits of French people that annoy Britons - according to French media Four French water brands accused of bacteria and chemical contaminants
‘Highly damaging’ fruit-eating fly at risk of spreading in France Damage could range from 20-100% of harvests, experts have warned
From corks to screw caps: French wine bottles are changing Screw caps are winning out on ‘drinkable’ wines and recyclability, but are still facing resistance among premium wines
Supermarket fruit yoghurts recalled across France over ‘spicy taste’ A non-toxic spore present in the yoghurts also damaged product lids
Supermarket ham recalled in France over listeria concerns There are fears that the meat may cause food poisoning
Decathlon, Andros, Panzani: what is France's favourite brand? French food brands dominate list although global giants are present
French cafes with staff with Down or autism exports idea to New York Café Joyeux Lexington is in Manhattan, NYC, and works with local associations to recruit a ‘happy team’
Camembert, brie: Museum dedicated to French cheese to open in Paris Wine at the ready! The ‘cheese heritage’ will be the first of its kind
French veggie brand renames steaks ‘stêques’ to bypass new laws It comes after a recent ban on vegetarian brands using words associated with traditional meat products
How McDonald’s, likely new Ligue 1 football sponsor, won over France Adapting to French culture helped make burger chain biggest in country MAP: Michelin lists 56 places in France where you eat well for €40 Crustless camembert? French cheese threatened by rind mould extinction Supermarket oranges recalled in France over pesticide levels
Which areas of France have the most organic farming? Livestock feed, cereals, and organic wine are the most common organic crops Duck products recalled in France - but risk of botulism now ruled out Food additives linked to 15% higher cancer risk, say French scientists Why these French cheeses are not recommended to young children Glass bottle return system returns to Paris supermarkets ‘Cheapflation’ on French supermarket foods attacked by watchdog
Supermarket fresh fish recalled across France over listeria fears It involves haddock and herring sold at in-store fresh fish counters
La Chandeleur: February 2 is France’s national crêpe day The tradition of eating crêpes on Candlemas is centuries old, although recipes and flavours vary across the country
Perrier, Vittel: French brands ‘illegally filtered contaminated water’ The allegations are serious, including claims of contaminated sources, illegal filtration practices, and a lack of government reporting
Is it now safe to eat French oysters? Producers have lost an estimated €7m, one farmer said, since a ban on December 27
Traditional Roquefort and Camembert are under threat, warn scientists Cheese-lovers told they must learn to appreciate more diversity of tastes, colours and textures, sometimes within the same product to protect the cheeses’ future
RECIPE: How to make a ‘perfect’ French galette des rois To celebrate Epiphany, people across France enjoy a traditional, sweet treat: the galette des rois. We share a simple recipe to make your own
Shellfish ban after food poisoning cases in south-west France Several cases of gastroenteritis have been traced to oysters from the Arcachon basin
France bans nitrates for pet food but only reduces them for people How a pack of food for President Macron’s dog highlighted a curious discrepancy between pet and human food - and the latter’s links to colon cancer
Prosecco gains ground as Champagne sales drop by 20% in France Shoppers are swerving the more-expensive drink for less-costly alternatives, figures show
Salmon, panettone: beware these 7 Christmas food ‘scams’ in France The public is advised to be alert to misleading packaging - and to vote for the worst fraud on this year’s shortlist
Day 12 French regional Christmas specialities: Seafood platter Oysters are unavoidable - but there are many other options too
Day 11 French regional Christmas specialities: Papillotes from Lyon The origin of papillotes is wrapped in a cute story
What does a winemaker in France actually do all day? Vigneron Jonathan Hesford explains what happens behind the cellar door and the daily decisions involved in making wine
Day 9 French regional Christmas specialities: Escargots persillés This snail dish is one of France’s most known Christmas recipes…thanks to a 19th-century visiting Russian tsar
All night queue for opening of Krispy Kreme US doughnut shop in Paris The American chain’s flagship French store opened on Wednesday
Day 7 of French regional Christmas specialities: Pain d’épices Pain d’épices is another Christmas staple of the Alsace region. A small village famously hosts one of the most famous gingerbread houses, and even a gingerbread museum
Bustling French brasseries offer delicious food and stunning decor We explore eight iconic brasseries across France for traditional, good-value meals in sumptuous surroundings
Day 4 of French regional Christmas specialities: Chapon farci Chapon farci are often associated with Bresse, an area overlapping two regions, and where there is a myriad of stuffing options
Promising truffle season already underway in south-west France A market is planned for this weekend, months ahead of the usual peak season
Supermarket taboulé and vegetable dishes recalled across France Unnamed chemical is the cause of recall of over a dozen products
Backlash in France after TV show claims tarte Tatin is from Normandy Neither should the dessert feature whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice-cream!
A French grape variety guide by winemaking region Winemakers in France rarely put grape varieties on the label so Jonathan Hesford reveals which grapes are probably in your glass
What are IGP/AOC/AOP labels on French products? Some labels are recognised at European level, others only at national level
How safe is it to drink tap water in France? Tap water is the substance that undergoes the most checks in terms of bacteria or toxins
Smoked trout sold in supermarkets recalled across France The fish could contain the harmful listeria bacteria and should not be eaten
France’s Mont d’Or seasonal cheese is back The first Mont d’Or cheese signals the start of autumn in France. Here’s why, and how to enjoy it
French restaurants add €5 to bill if you do not eat all your meal The move aims to raise awareness of the rising cost of food - and the growing issue of food waste
Riz de Carmague in France: in a field of its own Patrice Bertrand looks at the cereal grower’s increasing challenges
Compost obligation for homes in 2024 in France: how is it advancing? Organisations fear not all homes will have the right equipment to do this by deadline. We give tips on how to reduce food waste
French cheesemaker will serve King Charles III as he did his mother The three cheeses chosen for tonight’s state banquet at Versailles are unpasteurised and a way to honour King Charles' defence of raw milk products, says artisan firm
The best cheese in the world is French - but who are the judges? Of the top 12 winning cheeses at the contest, 10 were from France
Scrummy half: a tasty tour before the rugby in France’s foodie Nice Win or lose, rugby supporters travelling to the southern city are in for a treat as writer Sally Ann Voak finds out
Why are essential items so expensive in France? This is not the first time, in 2019, food products and non-alcoholic beverages were 15% more expensive in France than the EU average
Tracing Bordeaux 'botulism' cases difficult as tourists affected The wine bar in question is popular with foreign visitors. It is thought that at least 25 people are affected, some of whom may no longer be in France
Why are there more food recalls now in France, that you often post? The standardisation of product recalls means it is easier to find and share information on faulty products
Rugby World Cup in Nice is boost for South African foodie tour guide After a life changing move to the south of France, Nadia Farmer is ready to delight rugby fans with a taste of Nice
Restaurant in France sets prices depending on what diners can afford The charity restaurant wants to people from different backgrounds to mix by reducing prices for those who are struggling
Which is the cheapest supermarket chain in France? Both Lidl and E.Leclerc claim the title - we explain why
Buy a €50 ticket for chance to win a restaurant in France The owners came up with the novel way to sell their family restaurant after repeated failures to find a buyer by the usual methods
Chart: See how France’s inflation compares within the Eurozone We also look at the figures for the UK and US - and how they differ from the same time the year before
French supermarkets prepare to launch traditional ‘Foires aux Vins’ The annual event sees many wines on offer at lower-than-normal prices but the involvement of supermarkets in wine sales is still considered controversial by some
Online British food shop not sending goods but is still taking orders Shoppers have reported not receiving items they have paid for from British Online Supermarket
France heatwave: what to (and not to) eat and drink Keeping hydrated and eating the right foods can help keep you energised for longer and maintain a better internal body temperature
Why alcoholic water drinks loved in the US do not work in France French people do not go to bars to drink sparkling water said one former stockist in Paris
Early - and good - start to mushroom season in France Favourable weather conditions have put the fun in fungi this year but pickers are still warned to be vigilant
Do you agree? French cuisine is not superior to other foods Put stereotypes to one side, there are some foods Britain and US do better than France, says Nick Inman
How to spot mass-produced pastries in a French bakery Not all croissants are made equal - with the help of a ‘pâtissologist’ we reveal the tell-tale signs of an industrial pâtisserie
‘Never seen such damage’: Mildew hits vines in French wine region The damaged vines could cause a drop in the amount of Bordeaux wine produced this year, with a likely knock-on effect on prices
Major fire breaks out at grain silos on France’s west coast Smoke from the blaze in La Rochelle could be seen from the neighbouring Vendée department
‘I see no problem’: Readers divided over banning horse meat in France Some readers still enjoy horse meat, while others argue it should be outlawed immediately
Brexit: What will France-to-UK food checks mean… if they ever come in? If the checks are introduced they are likely to restrict the importing of items such as cheese and charcuterie - but not frogs’ legs and snails
Five things they don’t tell you… about wine in France Never chill a bottle of red and other unwritten rules around drinking wine - but do you agree?
Watch out for false supermarket ‘date-end’ food promotions in France Some deals may be too good to be true, a consumer magazine warns
It was not all bad: Five positive French news stories to start weekend From five big cats being saved from a circus to a 12-year-old boy’s rescue from a well, we round up the happy stories from this week
Harvest fears as damaging mildew fungus hits French vineyards As much as 90% of some vineyards in Bordeaux have been affected by the latest crisis to hit the winemaking community
Anger as French government mulls raising alcohol taxes France’s health minister said the move would help fight alcohol addiction. But critics say it is just another way for the government to make money
Actress Emma Watson’s French gin is ‘love letter to Burgundy’ We spoke to her brother and cofounder Alex about how they are following in their father’s footsteps by producing gin in Chablis
Beware of bulk-buy ‘deals’ in French supermarkets A Connexion reader advises that you should always check the price per kilogram
Rosé wine guide - a tour through France’s pink wine producing regions Provence is world famous for its rosé - but what about the rest of France? Winemaker Jonathan Hesford has answers
How to find good local restaurants when travelling in France From dedicated apps to using your own network, we look at tips on how to seek out the best local eateries