Overview
- The national strategy asks the public to limit meat and processed meat and to increase fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.
- The guidance includes a recommendation to reduce consumption of imported meat.
- Official data show French meat intake at 85 kilograms per person in 2024, up 2.1% year over year, compared with 53.2 kilograms in Germany.
- The government links the advice to climate targets, stating agriculture makes up 20% of France’s CO2 footprint and meat accounts for 61% of that share.
- Publication followed an internal dispute between the Environment and Agriculture ministries, resulting in delays and a compromise emphasis on “balanced” consumption.