Feb. 1, 2021
Europe Seeks Public Input in Effort to Framework for Geographical Indications
The goal is to identify new tools to strengthen the certified food specialties indications system and fight food fraud.
Dec. 30, 2020
Consumption, Exports of Italian PDOs and PGIs Keep Growing
A survey shows that exports and consumption of Italian extra virgin olive oils with geographical indications grew steadily over five years.
Dec. 16, 2020
Europe Launches Comprehensive Database of Geographical Indications
The new platform, GIView, contains information on every geographical indication in Europe.
Jul. 22, 2020 News Briefs
Geographical Indications Protected in New China-E.U. Trade Deal
Jun. 10, 2020 Production
May. 21, 2020 Olive Varieties
Apr. 29, 2020 Business
European Geographical Indicators Valued at More Than $80 Billion
Mar. 27, 2020 News Briefs
Italian PDO and PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oils Are Increasing in Value
Jan. 2, 2020
"Olio di Puglia" PGI is entered in the register of protected geographical indications
Nov. 7, 2019
Europe, China Agree to Protect Foods With Geographical Indication
Kalamata olives and various olive oils from Spain and Crete are included in the deal.
Sep. 5, 2019
Making 'Magic' at Domaine de La Vallongue
Near Saint Rémy-de-Provence, Domaine de La Vallongue grows five varieties typical in the Vallée des Baux to craft its award-winning blend.
Aug. 9, 2019
PGI Olio Lucano for Olive Oil From Basilicata Underway
The product specification of the IGP Olio Lucano is waiting for E.U. approval.
Nov. 5, 2018
Manzanilla, Gordal Olives from Seville Get PGI
Despite some opposition, Manzanilla and Gordal olive varieties from Seville were finally granted a Protected Geographical Indication in Spain.
Feb. 5, 2018
PGI for Apulian Olive Oil Underway
Olio di Puglia obtained the approval by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture and is waiting for the final EU approval.
Jul. 31, 2017
Europol Warns Fake Products on the Rise Across EU
Europol has warned producers and consumers of the continuing misuse and counterfeiting of geographical indication food products in Europe.
Feb. 21, 2017
Provenance Branding Seen as Key to Protecting Australian Olive Oil Exports
With counterfeiting and quality issues a constant problem for Australian food brands, some experts believe that provenance branding is the key to safeguarding quality.
Aug. 23, 2016
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.
Apr. 27, 2016
EU Approves PGI for Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The European Commission approved the Protected Geographical Indication 'PGI Sicilia’ for extra virgin olive oil produced on the island.
Mar. 4, 2016
Police Seize 22 Tons of Counterfeit Tuscan Olive Oil
About 22 tons of olive oil from Apulia and Greece fraudulently sold as extra virgin olive oil IGP Toscano have been seized and fortyseven people are now under investigation for commercial fraud and counterfeiting of IGP olive oil
Feb. 18, 2016
How Terroir Affectsextra virgin olive oil Quality in Chile
A recent study found that the geographical location had a greater influence on the concentration of sensory compounds in extra virgin olive oil than cultivars.
Dec. 22, 2015
More Obstacles for New PDOs and PGIs in Italy
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Nov. 12, 2014
Sicily Ready for PGI Certification
Only a few steps remain for Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to achieve its own protected origin certification.
Dec. 3, 2013
Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Sicilia
Sicily's huge environmental and biodiversity heritage must be preserved and promoted through a Protected Designation of Origin.