Olive oil from the Croatian island of Korčula has been added to Europe's list of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).
Calabria PGI Gets One Big Step Closer
The PGI ‘Olio di Calabria’ has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. After a five-month period to allow the other member states to submit any objection, the new PGI will be registered.
120 tons of Spanish olives were milled in Provence and sold with the prestigious AOP labels of the region.
Olive Oil from Croatian Island of Krk Gets PDO
Bottles of extra virgin olive oil from Krk will now be labeled with its official appellation “Krčko maslinovo ulje” and its packaging will feature a specially designed logo.
After receiving national Protected Designation of Origin status in 2015, extra virgin olive oil from the peninsular region of Istria in Croatia awaits the same recognition at the EU level.
Montoro-Adamuz Gets High Marks for Phenols
Extra virgin olive oil from the PDO Montoro-Adamuz contains high levels of bioactive compounds and substances attributed to positive health benefits.
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Israel Continues Pressure on EU Over Labeling Rule
Netanyahu has ordered “a reassessment of the involvement of EU bodies in everything that is connected to the diplomatic process with the Palestinians.”