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The secret of French fruit and vegetables: a story of craft, passion and terroir

Amid colourful stalls bursting with sun-ripened fruits and baskets overflowing with crisp vegetables, Éric Fabre – holder of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in the produce trade and heir to a family of dedicated professionals – embodies the skill and excellence of the fruit and vegetable sector. His work helps bring recognition to a craft that has for too long remained behind the scenes. We meet a man with a deep sense of terroir, tradition and conviction.