Euro Foie Gras General Assembly in Wallonia: The European Federation mobilises to defend Europe’s culinary heritage

On 4 and 5 June, Euro Foie Gras held its annual general meeting in Wallonia. The meeting brought together representatives from the federation’s member countries around a shared objective: to continue promoting foie gras, an iconic product of Europe’s gastronomic heritage. The event also gave participants the opportunity to (re)discover the expertise of Belgian stakeholders in the sector.

Belgium at the heart of Europe’s foie gras industry

This 2026 edition highlighted Wallonia, a region where the production and processing of foie gras help to sustain a recognised tradition of expertise. On the agenda: a visit to a processing plant, the city of Namur, and, of course, a farm; offering a concrete insight into the sector’s regional and economic roots in Belgium. Visits that are as enriching as ever for Valérie van Wynsberghe (La Sauvenière farm): “It is a pleasure to welcome our European partners back to Wallonia for a tour of our family farm, to showcase our production methods and discuss our agricultural and commercial practices.”

A united European sector facing the challenges ahead

The Euro Foie Gras Board of Directors then met. This provided an opportunity to review joint communication efforts and the sector’s economic situation. The discussions reaffirmed the members’ commitment to working collectively to promote the sector’s strengths and unique characteristics and to highlight its commitments.

Strengthening dialogue with European institutions

Discussions also focused on the best ways to ensure that the voices of foie gras producers are heard by European policy-makers. In a constantly evolving regulatory environment, the members of Euro Foie Gras emphasised the importance of continuing their efforts to defend the sector’s interests, ensure transparent information for consumers and preserve a gastronomic heritage deeply rooted in European history and culture.