FRANCK GARANGER NAMED KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF AGRICULTURAL MERIT

The honour is a testament to Garanger’s culinary excellence and his contributions to French agriculture

WRITTEN BY ISHA SHARMA

Acclaimed American chef Thomas Keller observed that “A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring the soul to the recipe.”

Franck Garanger has been bringing soul to his culinary creations for decades. Recently, in recognition of his cooking expertise and contributions to agriculture, the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty has named this master chef a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit).

Garanger’s culinary brilliance reflects creativity, sustainability and craftsmanship. His commitment to finding and highlighting the best ingredients in his culinary creations has had a profound impact on the food industry not only in France itself but also at sea.

As Head of Culinary at Explora Journeys, a privately owned luxury lifestyle brand of the Geneva-based MSC Group, Garanger has continued to expand his innovative repertoire with a commitment to quality.

“We are incredibly proud of Franck’s achievement,” said Alban Gjoka, Explora Journeys’ vice president of Food & Beverage Operations.

“This distinction reflects not only his personal dedication to the culinary arts but also Explora

Journeys’ commitment to excellence, authenticity and the highest standards in gastronomy.” www.explorajourneys.com

The official award ceremony took place in Avrillé, France, on June 5. Avrillé’s deputy mayor, Jean Halligon, and Michel Galloyer, a locally renowned entrepreneur and himself a Legion of Honour recipient, presented the award to Garanger.

The award ceremony was also attended by prominent figures in the culinary industry, including French master chef Jean-François Piège and Jacques Thorel, the chef of a two-Michelinstarred restaurant in Brittany.

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