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Nord-Pas de Calais, taste combines quality and terroir

Nord-Pas de Calais is known and recognized for its cuisine which combines the typical products and quality.






Multiple channels, product variety

A reputation based on expertise and excellence in various fields :
- sugar, chicory, beer and gin, are products with strong regional identity,
- productions endive and potatoes, for which the region holds leading positions
- industrial sectors such as canning, malting, starch products or processing of seafood, in which the Nord-Pas de Calais has become a major actor.

Label Rouge products

Many products have the Label Rouge, official recognition of their superior quality: beetroot cooked sous vide, the best baked ham, potato of Merville, beef beautiful blue eggs farmers, white beans ingots of North of the poultries Licques ... These last 2 also benefiting from a Protected Geographical Indication.

Nord-Pas de Calais has its AOC

Maroilles, the finest cheeses strong, benefiting from the words' Appellation of Origin "that acknowledges its geographical origin and respect of traditional knowledge during its manufacture. Like all the AOC, the Maroilles can only be made in a defined geographical area. In this case, it is the "Thiérache" which extends over 2 departments (Aisne and Nord). This region offers a verdant landscape with its original and its undulating green pastures always. It is nicknamed "Little Switzerland of the North".

Other sectors under official quality

4 meat (pork, lamb, cattle, rabbits) have the Certification of Compliance, which ensures consistent quality and distinct compared to current products.

On the other hand, many farmers in the region are engaged in organic production, particularly in respect of eggs, bread or vegetables, but also processed products or more elaborate as organic beer.

Saveurs en'Or : the regional brand

the new identity for the products of the Nord-Pas de Calais. Regional origin of the product and the main raw materials that compose it, compliance with regulations and good practices of production and processing, quality and traceability are the criteria for approval of the collective mark is controlled by an independent body. Like other regions of France before it is Savor en'Or its reason to exist, through the challenges it represents for regional food and the interest it generates among manufacturers and distributors of region. Every month new products and companies are licensed.