Terroir

• Geographical characteristics that bestow individuality on a food product

• Protected Designation of Origin

• Protected Geographical Indications – one stage of production in region

Table 1: Distribution of PDOs and PGIs in the EU (2003)

MemberNumber Main Commodity Groups

Belgium 4 Meat products

Denmark 3 Cheeses

Germany 64 Beers and other drinks

Greece 83 Cheeses, olive oil, fruits

Spain 68 Cheeses, fruits

France 131 Fresh meats, cheeses

Ireland 3 Cheese and meat products

Italy 126 Fruits, cheese, meat products and olive oil

Netherlands 6 Cheeses

Luxembourg 4 Meats and meat products

Austria 12 Cheeses, fruits

Portugal 85 Meats, fruits and cheeses

Sweden 2 Cheese, bakery products

Finland 1 Fruit

UK 27 Cheeses and meats

Source: Rangnekar (2004)

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