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A look back at the Foire de Châlons 2022 [ODG].

2nd largest agricultural event in France, the 76th Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne took place from September 2 to 12, 2022. As part of this not-to-be-missed event, a day dedicated to official signs of quality and origin was organized by INAO on September 7, in the presence of Ms Carole Ly, acting director of INAO. Through a variety of fun and gourmet activities, the many visitors were able to discover the different AOC/AOP, IGP, STG, Organic Agriculture and Label Rouge products, which are the pride of the Grand Est and Hauts-de-France, the guest region.

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Châlons-en-Champagne Fair

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Productions locales à la Foire de Châons-en-Champagne

Focus on local produce

Organized with the support of professionals, the events enabled young and old alike to meet producers and taste SIQO products from the Hauts-de-France and of course the Grand Est: Arleux smoked garlic (PGI), Bergamot de Nancy (PGI), Brie de Meaux (PDO), Brie de Melun (PDO), Champagne (PDO), Choucroute d'Alsace (PGI), Choucroute Label Rouge, Côtes de Meuse (PGI), Côtes de Toul (PDO), Crèmes et buturres AB, Flageolet vert (LR), Lingot du Nord (PGI/LR), Maroilles (AOP), Miel d'Alsace (IGP), Mirabelle de Lorraine (eau-de-vie / AOC), Mirabelles de Lorraine (Fruits IGP), Munster (AOP), Moselle (AOP), Pâtes d'Alsace (IGP), Vins d'Alsace (AOP), Volailles d'Alsace (IGP/LR), Volailles de la Champagne (LR/IGP) and Viandes bovines (LR)... Baskets of SIQO products were offered to the winners of fun competitions.

Expériences gustatives et démonstations culinauires à la Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne 2022

Taste experiences and culinary demonstrations

Local know-how was in the spotlight. Fans of IGP Bergamote de Nancy were able to witness the making of this emblematic Lorraine confection. While discovering the region's wines, visitors were able to learn about food and wine pairing with the Syndicat général des vignerons de la Champagne, led by Geoffrey Orban, as well as with students from Avize's Lycée viticole. Master restaurateur Thierry Landragin and INTERBEV provided culinary entertainment. Under the big top, educational workshops such as the origin trail raised participants' awareness of the challenges of SIQO production.

Visitors were also able to discover the "PARTAAGE" network (Pour une Alimentation Responsable et une Transition Agri Alimentaire en Grand Est), presented by the DRAAF, supported by ADEME and the DREAL and run by "Citoyens et Territoires".