Grippe Aviaire

The avian influenza (grippe aviaire) epidemic in France has led to a significant impact on its foie gras industry, particularly concerning exports to Japan. Japanese authorities suspended imports of French poultry products, including foie gras, in 2023 due to the outbreak. This suspension has severely affected French producers, who previously saw Japan as a major non-EU market. As a result, the French foie gras sector is now appealing to President Emmanuel Macron for assistance. They are urging him to act as an ambassador for French foie gras during his upcoming visit to Tokyo, aiming to regain lost market share and re-establish trade relations. The situation highlights the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to disease outbreaks and the diplomatic efforts required to mitigate their economic consequences.