Born in 1961, Snoussi, a Frenchman, first came to China in 1983. At that time, he was a law student at Aix-en-Provence University and accompanied his father on a business trip to China.
In March 2006, Snoussi moved to Ningbo to help his father who had set up his export business. After living there for more than seven years, Snoussi realized that what he missed most was a traditional French bakery." . which made Chinese, Korean, or European-style bread, but we couldn't find that specific French taste. It was unlike our daily bread,because in my home country, bread is a bit like rice in China," he explained. In June 2013,Snoussi opened an authentic(正宗的)French bakery in Ningbo.Though he had no baking experience, he quickly learned the ropes from a French baker. .
What makes Mon Epoque unique is its authentic French identity, which guarantees a genuine French taste every day."We are one of the few French bakeries in China that directly imports flour from France, produced in the Cognac region from French wheat. . These are the two most important ingredients in baking. This allows us to guarantee the same taste and quality day in, day out. We pay attention to the quality and the taste of our products so that our patrons can experience the same feeling every day,"he said.
. In 2008,he donated over 30,000 yuan($4,300)to Wenchuan in Sichuan Province. In Ningbo, he donated T-shirts for students with disabilities and gave scholarships to outstanding students at a school. For several years, he sponsored(赞助)the Pink Ribbon Campaign organized by a team of foreign women to raise awareness about breast cancer. He also sponsored activities to encourage more people to look after stray dogs.
A. This French baker was famous for his unique bakery
B. Snoussi is keen on social activities in Ningbo
C. The butter used is also imported from France
D. Snoussi enjoys helping people in need
E. This visit was a culture shock for him
F. He named his brand Mon Epoque
G. We had good bakeries in Ningbo
