La 8e édition des Rabelais des Jeunes Talents
The 8th edition of the Rabelais des Jeunes Talents was held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Grand Rex in Paris. The 32 young winners, aged 17 to 26, all distinguished themselves during the year in their respective professions (11 in total): butcher, baker, delicatessen-caterer, chocolatier, dairy-cheesemaker, grocer, ice cream maker, pastry chef, fishmonger, greengrocer, restaurateur. With François Berléand as master of ceremonies , assisted by Vincent Ferniot and in front of more than two thousand guests, business leaders, industry partners, and professional sector players, each winner was presented with a trophy during the ceremony. A unique opportunity to recognize their work and encourage them to constantly innovate and progress. The event’s organizer, the General Confederation of Food Retail (CGAD), intends to highlight French gastronomic culture, a true national heritage recognized throughout the world. Like Rabelais, one of the most inventive and prolific authors in French literature, the 32 laureates awarded share audacity, creativity, a passion for enterprise and fantasy. They have a high opinion of their profession. Live from behind the scenes of the 8th edition of the Rabelais des Jeunes Talents At the Grand Rex in Paris, the 32 Laureates are waiting in a state of excitement mixed with apprehension. The evening promises to be full of emotions. This year, the Minister of Labor Murielle Pénicaud will be there again. 1,000 people are expected to participate in the event. To promote the return to authentic products, a festive staging has been imagined around an old-fashioned table hosted by the actor François Berléand, who will bring a theatrical touch and conviviality.
