Michelin 2021: Vegan restaurant first in France to win star Chef Claire Vallée’s restaurant ONA has become the first vegan site to win a star, in a ‘difficult year’ for the restaurant world
Carrefour France trials a ‘vegan butcher’ product range The meat substitutes – including mince and burgers – will be provided by popular brand the Vegetarian Butcher
More vegan and vegetarian food now in stores in France Manufacturers are investing in the meat-free market as the percentage of vegans or vegetarians in France is now as high as 5% Michelin nod for French vegan restaurant is ‘call for peace' Cheese shop in Paris vandalised by militant vegan activists Where to buy the juiciest melons in France this summer
Coronavirus: do plant-based supplements reduce immunity? Some plant-based supplements people are taking in the hope of boosting immunity from Covid-19 may have the opposite effect.
France bans word ‘steak’ on vegetarian products The words "steak", "escalope" and "sausage" ( saucisse ) can no longer be used to describe meat alternatives made from vegetable proteins, according to a new French law.
French company cracked making vegan eggs We have vegan camembert, vegan burgers and even vegan ham and bacon... now the first vegan eggs have been created by two French biochemistry students.
'Cattle farmers in France subsidise vegan lifestyles' Farmer Robert Rogers tells Connexion his is a tough line of work, not helped by regular ‘farmer bashing’ in the media
French climate change activists blockade McDonald’s Young climate change activists have blockaded a McDonald’s restaurant in the city of Bordeaux (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), with a banner asking: “Why eat now, what will kill us tomorrow?”.
French anti-meat activists sentenced for shop attacks Two anti-meat and activists have been jailed, and two others handed suspended sentences, for their part in attacking butcher’s shops, restaurants and businesses in the Hauts-de-France last year.
‘Sausage Street’ may change name Rue de la Saucisse may be changing its name but it is not because vegans demanded it.
Butchers are ‘murderers’, say French vegan activists Vegans in France have mounted further protests in a national day of “anti-speciesist” action, denouncing butchers as “murderers” and “food terrorists”.
French NGO lists ‘veg’ foods with animal ingredients A French consumer NGO has announced a list of 12 apparently-vegetarian products that do, in fact, contain “hidden” animal ingredients, such as gelatine in yoghurt and cochineal in fizzy drinks.
French cheese, but not as you know it With more people seeking non-dairy options for the fridge or dining table, vegan ‘cheese’ is on the rise. Jane Hanks reports French vegan festival cancelled due to rising tensions Michelin-starred chef creates vegan 'faux gras' Dairy-free Camembert launches for vegans
Lorraine producer creates milk-free vegan ‘Camembert’ A French producer from the Lorraine region has launched vegan Camembert “cheese”, made from cashew nut “milk”, and matured for at least one month. Mythbuster: French restaurants and vegetarians Three vegan shops open in Paris area Vegan chef awarded 'maître restaurateur' title Shop boom is a boost for vegans and vegetarians Vegans raise glass to wine without animal products