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French Supermarkets Face Criticism for Lagging on Sustainable Food Practices

A new report highlights limited progress in promoting plant-based options and calls for stronger public policies as France finalizes its food-climate strategy.

Le Réseau action climat publie un rapport sur le rôle de la grande distribution dans la transition alimentaire, mardi 13 mai.
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Le «bon» élève de la notation de Réseau Action Climat est le géant Carrefour avec une moyenne de 12,5/20, en prenant en compte une quarantaine de critères allant de la transition vers une alimentation non carnée à des pratiques de développement durable.

Overview

  • The 2025 report from Réseau Action Climat scores major French supermarket chains between 2 and 12.5 out of 20 on sustainable food metrics, showing only slight improvement since 2023.
  • Carrefour, Monoprix, and Coopérative U lead the rankings, while Leclerc and Aldi score the lowest, reflecting significant disparities in sustainability efforts.
  • Supermarkets continue to overemphasize meat and ultra-processed products while underpromoting plant-based alternatives and legumes, according to the report.
  • The NGO urges the French government to implement stronger public policies, including advertising bans on unhealthy foods and quantified targets for reducing meat consumption.
  • The report coincides with the impending release of France’s National Strategy for Food, Nutrition, and Climate, which aims to address dietary and environmental challenges.