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…
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 …
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: …
At Grands Moulins de Paris, flour milling is a centuries-old craft that we carry on in our eight regional mills and our flour-blending plant! Today, we’re opening the doors to our mill in Brienne-le-Château, where Sébastien Leclerc will welcome you for a guided tour. Several steps are involved in making …
For 100 years, innovation has been at the heart of Grands Moulins de Paris’s DNA. It is even one of its core values: Daring to Innovate. Another of its values is Working Together. It was therefore only natural that Grands Moulins de Paris sought to harness collective intelligence and energy to build the innovations of tomorrow. It is through a …
Committed to healthy and sustainable food, Grands Moulins de Paris is dedicated to providing high-quality flour produced as close as possible to its customers. A premium raw material Drawing on a century of unique milling expertise, Grands Moulins de Paris has forged strong partnerships with French cooperatives to produce…
We had the honor of attending the International Modern Bakery Convention, which took place in Paris on November 19, 2019. This event brings together all key players in the world of bread, pastries, and confectionery, making it a must-attend gathering. This year, we had the opportunity to speak, alongside …