Since January 1, 2024, the Egalim law has required collective catering to use at least 50% sustainable, quality products, including 20% organic. But to date, and this was one of the grievances of the farmers mobilized in January, the account is not there.
“Delivering 10 kg of carrots is not profitable” says Aurélien Thibaux, founder of the Fermette bio de l’Epte in Gisors. Of approximately 3,000 operators in Europe, 520 are involved in short-circuit sales.