France Pushes for Lower Meat Consumption, Critics Push Back

France is synonymous with culinary indulgence: succulent côte de boeuf, rustic terrines, and time-honored charcuterie. Yet the government is now striking a different tone. In its newly unveiled national strategy on food and climate, Paris calls for a shift away from meat and processed meats, urging citizens to make more room on their plates for fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and wholegrain food products.