Michel Tournayre
Michel Tournayre is president of the French Federation of Truffle Growers and the European Truffle Growers, and is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on truffle gastronomy. With decades of experience in truffle cultivation, research, and promotion, Michel has dedicated his career to fostering the quality, sustainability, and visibility of this iconic product in European cuisine.
His profound knowledge encompasses both the black truffle and other varieties, from cultivation and harvesting to its incorporation into haute cuisine. He is a leading figure for chefs, producers, and truffle experts, collaborating on seminars, conferences, and gastronomic events in Europe and beyond. As a champion of gastronomic and rural heritage, Michel combines his passion for tradition with innovation, promoting the truffle not only as an ingredient of excellence but also as a cultural and economic driver for the producing regions.