Editorial: Liberation

• Bigard, the number 1 in French meat, supports a cult of secrecy that allows the company to freely operate in the market, imposing their rules.
• This has led to the exploitation of producers by forcing them to accept imposed prices, some even selling at a loss.
• Efforts by the Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire to intervene through reprimanding industries for non-compliance of Egalim laws (which aim to protect producers' income) has not made an impact.
• Large companies in the sector continue to benefit from the loopholes and benefits of the system in total impunity.

Conclusion: The outrageous practices of Bigard and similar companies have triggered a farmer's revolt that deserves more attention and should lead to change in practices and regulations.

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