The mediator in commercial relations in French agriculture - a key figure for balancing the chain

The French mediation system in the agri-food chain plays a significant role in resolving disputes and strengthening trust between producers, processors, and distributors. This institution, established to balance positions in a sector where power imbalances between traders and farmers often lead to conflicts, has been affirmed as an important tool in the economic sustainability of agriculture. The new mediator is Jo-Michel Dahan At the proposal of Ministers Annick Girardin (agriculture, agri-food industry, and food sovereignty) and Serge Papin (small and medium-sized enterprises, trade, and consumer capacity), Mr. Jo-Michel Dahan has been appointed as the new mediator in commercial relations in the agricultural sector, effective November 15, 2025. He succeeds Thierry Dahan, who held the position since December 2021. The mediator of commercial relations in the agricultural sector ("Médiateur des relations commerciales agricoles") has a broad mandate: he mediates in disputes related ...