Foie gras
In 2016, it was reported that France produces an estimated 75% of the world's foie gras and southwestern France produces approximately 70% of that total. In 2016, it can retail for upwards of $65 a pound.
Foie gras controversy
In 2014 Compassion in World Farming partners with other organizations such as the German "Albert-Schweitzer Foundation" and the French organization "L214" to pressure the EU Commission and EU Agriculture Council to take action against the production of foie gras.