The taste of sustainable sharing

Breeding behind the scenes — with Jean Covillault The Series

From breeding farms to the plate, Jean Covillault sets out to meet the people behind veal production. An in-depth and gourmet web series, at the heart of a sector committed to sustainability, animal welfare and the fight against antibiotic resistance

visit to CIRVEAU

Jean Covillault walks through the door of CIRVEAU, a leading experimental farm for the veal sector in Brittany. On the programme: a look at daily life at this unique European site, and the commitment of its director, Didier Bastien, to animal welfare and the sustainability of this breeding method.

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Cheeses maturing on wooden racks, with cheese-making relying on calf rennet

Sharing a sense of responsibility

Between the dairy, cheese and leather sectors, the calf is part of a virtuous circular model where every resource has its place. 

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Breeder working closely with a calf in a well-lit barn

A taste for progress that can be measured

Use of antibiotics dropped by half between 2013 and 2024. A collective and concrete commitment, monitored every year.

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The taste of sharing, live The Event

Paris, Brussels, Milan — brought together for a single live event, industry professionals, chefs and opinion leaders shared a unique experience centred on sustainable veal.

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ean Covillault in the kitchen, presenting a veal chop grilled on a wooden plan

All the secrets of veal, finally revealed

Which piece to choose? At what temperature should it be cooked? How to make it even more tender? Jean Covillault shares his tips on how to showcase veal, from the simplest to the most creative

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