Milk vending and ice cream in France.

[milkfromgrass]

We are seriously thinking of going over to France to farm in the next few years. Mainly for the weather to help with the wifes spinal issues. I would also be looking to step back from managing large dairy farms and taking life a bit easier. We have often looked at starting a small dairy farm selling all our own milk as pasteurised milk through a vending machine and ice cream but wondering if there would be a call for something like that in France. We are looking at the Poitou-Charente area. Any other tips on getting started over there would be much appreciated.

 

[Expat]

Milk through vending machines have been tried but never seem to last . The french don't use a lot of fresh milk ice cream might work . Getting started , get some advice from cer france or chambre agri ,or consultants for grants and tax .

 

[Sid]

Continentals are used to UHT IIRC.

Marketing would need to be a big priority to sell the fresh factor

 

[milkfromgrass]

Continentals are used to UHT IIRC.

Marketing would need to be a big priority to sell the fresh factor

They eat fresh everything and then manky UHT milk .

 

[bobk]

Continentals are used to UHT IIRC.

Marketing would need to be a big priority to sell the fresh factor

You can get proper milk in france , but generally only the Brits buy it , inc moi .