Meat will be off the menu at least one day a week in schools, while vegetarian options will be standard in public catering, and chefs will be trained in how to prepare healthy and toothsome plant-based meals. The proposals have sparked uproar and howls of outrage among the traditionalists of French cuisine, but have been welcomed by many young people. “Developing a vegetarian menu offer is about freedom as much as ecology,” she said. “So developing a vegetarian offer means acting for the climate, against deforestation, while giving canteens more room to purchase high-quality, locally produced meat that is better for the environment. Every single person in France can play a role in environmental protection.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2021 06:56 UTC