Maison Francis Miot

Francis was lulled from a young age by his grandmother's authentic cooking, he went down the path of gastronomy until finally he created a collection of jams, sweets and chocolates that received multiple awards.

In 1985, he created his famous jam factory in the South West of France. From there the first "no sugar added" jams were created as were the famous Coucougnettes (chocolates), the Best Jam Maker in France, three times World Jam Champion, he always put innovation, quality and love at the heart of his goods and work.

For 30 years, alongside Jean-Bernard Othax, Francis trained his team and accompanied them in their desire to succeed. A fantastic creator, he passed on his stubborn desire to create novel new recipes to both the jam and the confectionary team.

In 2005, his meeting with Jean Othax, Jean-Bernard's brother, marked a turning point for the company.

Francis, wishing to retire gradually, gave up his shares to them and became the Consultant of Maison Francis Miot. The two brothers, who are passionate about tastes and flavours since their childhood, were guided into new territories of gourmet food and especially towards the conquest of foreign markets. Exceptional meetings with many Michelin-starred Chefs stimulate its creativity

Thus a great complicity born between these 3 enthusiasts who will strengthen the DNA of the House : requirement - quality - craftsmanship - creativity.

This ambitious family breathe new life into the company and the team, attracting new talent. It is a big challenge but very exciting : to give a new dimension to this company while preserving its founding values.

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Today, it still has that same passion that drives our jam makers and chocolatiers who hold the keys to this fabulous heritage.

With an enthusiastic team of 35, including 10 with jams, Maison Francis Miot now enjoys an international reputation and is committed to bringing the excellence of French cuisine to the world.

From the West Indies to the farthest reaches of Japan, our master jam makers have travelled the world in search of new combinations and flavours. Precious collaborations with the best cooks, pastry chefs and chocolate makers from the four corners of the earth have enabled us to subtly combine culinary influences (mainly oriental and Asian) with traditional French flavours. This is how daring but fantastic new and original recipes are born.

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