THE SUCCESSFUL FRENCH FLAG AT WORLDWIDE MILAN EXPO WELCOMED BY

USPA NEWS - While the universal exhibition has just closed its doors, Stephane Le Foll, Minister of agriculture, food and forestry and Spokesperson of the Government, welcomed the influence of France in "Milan Expo".

The flag of France, hall to the modern and innovative wooden structure of the Jura, which will soon rise in France, had a remarkable attendance with more than 2 Million visitors eager to discover the riches of our food and gastronomic heritage. This hall has also received first prize in the International Exhibitions Bureau in the architecture category, which is a beautiful symbol for a French forest wood industry vibrant and rich with opportunity for the future. "But beyond the messages carried in the flag of France were the opportunity to remind the link between food and agriculture. France is proud of its gastronomic heritage and the quality of its products but also pays great ambition: to be a pioneer in its farming practices to produce more sustainably balancing the need to feed tomorrow over 9 billion people while preserving environmental capital that belongs to future generations.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephane Le Foll thanked all the teams who have made this beautiful project a success for France and said: "These six months are a great proof of the influence of France and helped to instil a design food and agriculture which we should be proud. " Official Statement French Ministry of Agriculture