protected designations of origins (PDOs)

Imitations are not flattery, says Gruyère AOP

Gruyère cheese is under threat from imitations, the Swiss Gruyère AOP variety organisation says.

Business & trade, End products

Celebrating the PDO and GIs

Not only do GIs provide a way for business to leverage the value of their geographically unique products, but they also enable consumers to trust and distinguish quality products such as cheese.

End products, Regulatory

“Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle” obtains PDO

The mozzarella of ‘Gioia del Colle’ has been officially been registered with a protected designation of origin (PDO).

Regulatory

New regulations and GI logos announced to protect British producers

New rules and logos to protect British food and drink have been set out, guaranteeing the authenticity of regional and traditional foods for shoppers and protecting British producers from imitation.

Business & trade, Regulatory

Where Feta is on a map

The US is again looking to erode the use of protected designations of origins (PDOs) globally, it seems. Last week, 61 US senators sent US Trade representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and US Agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue a letter, urging stronger international safeguards to protect US exporters using common food and wine terms.