Le Hénaff

Le Hénaff is a French company, best known for its canned pâté, particularly Pâté Hénaff. Founded in 1907 in Pouldreuzic, Brittany, France, by Jean Hénaff, the company originally focused on canned vegetables. They developed their distinctive pork pâté in 1915 as a way to preserve pork in a practical and shelf-stable format, crucial for supplying troops during World War I.

The Pâté Hénaff recipe is a closely guarded secret and remains largely unchanged since its inception. The company emphasizes the quality of its ingredients, particularly locally sourced pork. Beyond its flagship pâté, Le Hénaff also produces other canned meats, spreads, and prepared meals. The company maintains a strong connection to its Breton roots and promotes sustainable and ethical farming practices. Le Hénaff is considered a significant part of Breton culinary heritage and is widely available throughout France and internationally.