New logo and Flavor of the Year

A new logo was introduced for the Vergers écoresponsables label, which promotes environmentally responsible farming. Alongside this, the Metis Oxy plum was elected Flavor of the Year for its juicy, crunchy, and tasty qualities.

Origin of the Metis Oxy plum

The Metis Oxy plum was developed through a natural breeding program that involved pollinating plum flowers with apricot pollen. It is part of the Metis range, created twelve years ago by Star Fruits and Rusticas Del Guadalquivir, and is grown in the Southwest of France, marketed by Blue Whale.

Provençal almonds in calissons

Aix Tradition, an emblematic French confectionery house, plans to make its entire calissons range 100% Provence almonds by 2026. This effort began in 2015 with the Paca agricultural chamber to build a local supply chain.

Progress in Provençal almond use

Local almonds have increased in the calissons over the years, from 15% in the first year to 50% in 2024-2025. The goal is to fully transition to Provençal almonds by 2026, supporting regional agriculture.

Tricolor peanut project in France

A project to produce tricolor peanuts for appetizers is underway in France. It began with five farmers on ten hectares and now involves nearly fifteen producers on 30 hectares, following several years of experimentation.

Partners in the peanut project

The project includes Menguy's, a specialist in appetizer peanuts, and Océalia, a cooperative from Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Océalia handles harvesting and drying, while Menguy's roasts and salts the peanuts in Mazamet (Tarn).

Goal for tricolor peanut production

The goal for 2030 is to produce more than 2,000 tons of tricolor peanuts with a hundred cooperative partner associates. This aims to strengthen local agricultural production and diversify the market.

Fruit and vegetable event in Paris

Interfel and its partners in the European program UE Fraich'Action organized an event at the Musée en Herbe in Paris on October 14. The event focused on raising awareness about fruits and vegetables during the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.

Interactive activities for families

The event included treasure hunts, a discovery trail around fruits and vegetables, and cooking workshops for families. Dietitians from Interfel were present, and a tour of several French cities is planned in October and November.