After slumping during the recession, sales of organic food, fashion and beauty are on the up again, tapping into a consumer desire for authenticity and transparency. But what does the term ‘organic’ actually mean to consumers? And where do the opportunities lie for businesses?

The French are eating less meat every year, and despite reports blaming this on steeper prices, sales of organic meat have been increasing year-on-year. Are the French becoming more conscious when it comes to their meat consumption?

More and more French people are buying local food from small producers as they strive to become conscientious consumers. Amid this shift, eco-friendly supermarket Biocoop is on the rise. But are sustainable credentials enough to steer shoppers away from the convenience of major chains?

Reading nutritional info on food packaging typically isn't at the top of people's lists of priorities. But as obesity becomes a real concern in France, the government is set to experiment with colour coded food labels to give shoppers simple and clear indications of how healthy an item is.