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's it, "local organic" is installed in the canteens of Auvergne. Our region with its platform Auvergne Bio Distribution serves as an example to other French regions (and even in Belgium!) Auvergne is on top in terms of organization to make the link between local production and canteens. Very good notes regarding the number of schools with integrated bio in the menus! In short, we are strong in Auvergne!
After these few words necessary for self-congratulation and good fun, here are some guidelines on what is emerging at the national level.
According to our policy makers, catering is the ideal place to implement the NAP (National Food Program) enrolled in the LMAP (Law of Modernization of Agriculture and Fisheries). The NAP will be prepared every 5 years by the Government, and produced in association with the PNNS (National Health and Nutrition).
This program must include:
- to create the link between farmers and consumers and promote the development of short circuits;
- improve the quality of food, train staff, managers and cooks;
- install monitoring and control of nutritional requirements.
Returning on these 3 points:
- On the link between producers and consumers and the development of short circuits in our country, the minister said that the change in the threshold of public procurement in place and removed few months later did not comply with Community law. Then there is the provision of catering LMAP incentive to buy more local. Also, the Minister announced a future amendment to Article 53 of the Procurement Code to allow, in case of equivalent tenders, the application of a right of preference to offers from short circuits. In addition, to encourage local shopping, a guide for drafting tendering is being prepared. Finally, DRAAF each region have created catalogs identifying local products.
Note that with a big lead, Auvergne Auvergne with its platform Bio Distribution offers more than a catalog listing the producers, since it is responsible to seek goods from producers and the organic Auvergnats redirect catering. (A study of the same organization for non-organic products Auvergne is in progress).
- The PNA should improve the quality of meals. We have long known that only the introduction of organic labels and AOC is not sufficient to improve the quality of the provision of catering. Training is essential to improving the quality and sustainability of local ingredients in menus. That is why we offer training in Auvergne since 2006. We are pleased to note that the NAP plans to reflect and to structure the offer of training for cooks and managers. Regarding the bio, without training, we open the door to imported industrial organic, and as regards the non-organic local produce we break down significantly their introduction.
- Finally, the Minister announces that it has been decided to make compliance mandatory nutrition. Indeed, given the rise in obesity and diabetes and noting that the implementation of recommendations Circular 2001 is very poor, it was therefore decided to mandate compliance. Again, I hope that teaching will its place!
In conclusion, it appears that there is a national political will to support short courses and the department of agriculture has been considering how to implement it. Hope the Minister Bruno Le Maire think to work with Christine Lagarde Minister of Economy on the issue. For the moment, the LME (Economic Modernization Act) by Christine Lagarde does not promote the development of short courses and shopping nearby. Not really.
For more information, please read the interview with Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries in the magazine "The Community Kitchen" in September 2010.
