AGRI-FOOD
Today, with 12,000 employees, the agri-foods industry represents the third biggest industrial group in the region.
One quarter of its companies are owned by large national and international groups.
The region is well- known for the quality of its products: AOC (appellation contrôlée) for its cheeses and for the Le Puy lentil, a national exception since it is the only AOC label given to a vegetable. Red Quality Labels for meat, poultry, processed meats, wheat flour, and bread.