Analysis by Alexandre MARIE, Head of Markets at Groupe Vivescia: For the third time in its history, the French wheat harvest has reached an extremely low level: autumn rains have taken their toll on the acreage, which has declined by nearly 10% compared to the 2019 harvest. The very wet autumn, which in some areas was equivalent to a full year’s worth of rain…
Analysis by Sylvain Jaouen, Milling Wheat Buyer for Grands Moulins de Paris Affected by heavy rainfall in the fall and spring drought, the 2020 crop year is clearly lagging behind, following last year’s record harvest. According to estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture as of July 1, 2020, soft wheat production is expected to reach …
Launched by Grands Moulins de Paris in 2003, in partnership with the Paris School of Baking and Pastry, the Young Bakers’ Competition (CJE) once again crowned three winners this year. The final, which took place last February, also recognized a fourth winner by creating, on an exceptional basis, a “special” prize…
Once again this year, stand out from your competitors with exclusive promotions that highlight your artisanal expertise and turn your bakery into a vibrant hub of activity and community. Are you ready to boost your sales, drive foot traffic, and build customer loyalty throughout the seasons? Why not liven up your bakery with the new promotions…
Drawing on over a century of milling expertise, and as part of our “A TABLE” initiative for responsible nutrition, we are committed, harvest after harvest, to selecting and blending wheat varieties that best meet our customers’ needs. Our sourcing policy is based in particular on …
Since the start of the health crisis, following safety precautions has been the best way to protect ourselves and others. We must therefore do everything we can to continue limiting the spread of the virus, and this primarily involves strictly adhering to health guidelines. Like many other businesses in France, …
France is facing an unprecedented health crisis. To support bakeries—and businesses more broadly—affected by lockdown measures, the French government has decided to implement measures on an exceptional scale. The goal: to help your business get through this difficult period! Payment deadlines for social security contributions in …
In response to the spreading COVID-19 outbreak in France, the French government has been forced to take drastic measures, allowing only so-called “essential” businesses to remain open. Bakeries therefore continue to serve their customers and must strictly adhere to the necessary health and safety measures. Bakeries, a local business under …
From February 22 to March 1, 2020, France’s largest agricultural fair will take place, as it does every year, at Porte de Versailles. The Paris International Agricultural Show provides an opportunity for Coopération Agricole to showcase brands and products from France’s agricultural cooperatives. Thanks to our membership in the VIVESCIA cooperative group, …
Grands Moulins de Paris’s commitment to modernity has been a defining feature since its founding 100 years ago. This anniversary year gives us the opportunity to celebrate its strength and confidence in the future. It is therefore only natural that today we would like to share with you the pillars of our A TABLE initiative: …