The chia is acclaimed for its fibers, proteins and its omega 3. But the chia, like quinoa, is native to South America, it comes from far …
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N&S supports the pioneering approach of farmers who start a French production of chia, near to our factories, to secure supplies from our side and guarantee the farmer an outlet.
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In 2019, N&S enters into a partnership with Jean François Monod, a farmer in southwestern France, to start a French chia production in conventional and supply our plant in Annonay, thanks to a variety adapted to the European climate.
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Next step: support a similar approach for a production of organic French chia …
A new step for local, responsible and sustainable agricultural sourcing!