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) Member NumberMain Commodity Groups Belgium4Meat products Denmark3Cheeses Germany64Beers and other drinks Greece83Cheeses, olive oil, fruits Spain68Cheeses, fruits France131Fresh meats, cheeses Ireland3Cheese and meat products Italy126Fruits, cheese, meat products and olive oil Netherlands6Cheeses Luxembourg4Meats and meat products Austria12Cheeses, fruits Portugal85Meats, fruits and cheeses Sweden2Cheese, bakery products Finland1Fruit UK27Cheeses and meats Source: Rangnekar (2004)

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