The European Commission approved the addition of Achill Island Sea Salt to the register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). ‘Achill Island Sea Salt is the name given to naturally harvested sea salt from the waters around Achill Island, Ireland s largest island located off the West coast of County Mayo. The island is surrounded by […]
The European Commission approved the addition of a Portuguese onion to the register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and a Swedish pickled gherkin to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). ‘Cebola da Madeira is the name given to bulbs produced using traditional practices on the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. The aroma […]
The Commission approved the addition of Meso turopoljske svinje – as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) from Croatia. ‘Meso turopoljske svinje is the fresh meat and other edible parts of the carcass of castrated males and of females of the autochthonous Turopolje pig breed. The production area of ‘Meso turopoljske svinje is confined to the area of continental Croatia, […]
The Commission approved the addition of Suonenjoen mansikka as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), from Finland. The name ‘Suonenjoen mansikka is used for garden strawberries grown in North Savo, Suonenjoki and its neighbouring municipalities. The ‘Suonenjoen mansikka is completely red, juicy, and velvety soft in the mouth, and must be sweet and aromatic. Suonenjoki has a long-standing […]
The Commission approved the addition of ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka as Geographical Indication (GI) from Hungary. ‘Sárréti kökénypálinka is a fruit spirits with a minimum alcoholic strength of 38,5% V/V and a volatile substance content of at least 250 g/hl of 100% vol. alcohol. It is a pálinka with a rich volatile substance content and an aroma reminiscent of […]