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Conference: “SIQO Systems: A Major Asset for Food Sovereignty”

The INAO and INRAE are organizing a conference on the contribution of official quality and origin labels to French food sovereignty. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the International Agricultural Show (INRAE booth, Hall 5.2, Booth B051). Check out the program and save the date!

Temps de lecture : 2 min
AOP "Roussette de Savoie" ©CIVS / Laurent Madelon
AOP "Roussette de Savoie" ©CIVS / Laurent Madelon

In a world marked by geopolitical instability, market tensions, and climate change, food sovereignty is a major issue. Regaining food sovereignty is central to the objectives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Food Sovereignty.

SIQOs play an important role in this effort by ensuring sustainable, high-quality food production throughout the country. These sectors, which bring together producers and processors around common goals, are pillars of our ability to produce food for the French people while protecting our model on the international stage.

On the agenda:
  • 4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. : Introduction by Philippe Brisebarre, President of the INAO Permanent Council, and by Philippe Mauguin, CEO of INRAE.
  • 4:20 PM – 4:40 PM : Geographical Indications and “Labels Rouges,” a shared heritage, as a lever for action to promote the reterritorialization and sustainability of food systems.
    Armelle Mazé, economist, researcher, and research coordinator (UMR SADAPT, INRAE).
  • 4:40 PM – 5:00 PM : The role of Geographical Indications in protecting the French agricultural model in trade agreements.
    Karine Latouche, economist, research director (UMR SMART, INRAE).
  • 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM : Quality and origin labels and the reduction of dependence on inputs.
    Raja Chakir, economist, research director (UMR PSAE, INRAE).

The conference will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

View the speakers' presentations

Additional Information

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the International Agricultural Show
  • INRAE Booth
  • Hall 5.2, B051
  • Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center
  • No registration required; limited seating (50 seats).
  • There will be no live stream or recording of the conference.