French increased consumption of cheese at a record, but still lagging behind

Published 2021년 3월 20일

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In 2020, France experienced a rise in cheese consumption during the pandemic lockdowns, with sales increasing across various cheese categories in the retail sector. Cow's milk cheese saw the highest growth (8.5%), with notable increases in raclette and Conte cheeses. Despite this, France still consumes less cheese per capita than many European countries, the EU, the United States, and Canada. The pandemic has led to a surge in home cooking and a greater comfort in cheese, particularly when melted, contributing to its popularity. However, Germany and the Netherlands remain the leading cheese-producing countries in Europe.

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The French, known for their love of cheese, saw a record increase in consumption during their isolation, but that didn’t make them leaders either. As eateries were closed for several months, sales at restaurants and bars plummeted, Forbes reported. However, by category, each type of syrah has benefited from increased retail sales. At the end of 2020, high growth was demonstrated by cheese made from cow's milk (+ 8.5% during the year). Sales of raclette cheese increased by 12.2% and contents by 8.2%. By the way, Conte cheese is as widespread in France as cheddar is in Great Britain. Emmental increased by 7.8% and goat cheese by 7.2%. However, Italian cheese became the leader in sales - sales of mozzarella added as much as 21.2%. NB 6 new trends in cheese culture in 2021 Specialized food magazine Les Marchés names the reasons why people preferred cheese during the pandemic. First, it can be used as an ingredient in many dishes. Moreover, home cooking has increased, especially during ...

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