Description
Book SynopsisAgri-food traditional, regional and typical products are an important resource for agricultural and rural development in many areas of the European Union. These Origin Labelled Products (OLPs) activate a complex system of relationships involving the local production and marketing and distribution systems, rural development dynamics and the consumer. Based on research conducted in European countries, this book provides an account of the current state of OLPs, enabling a better understanding of their characteristics and evolution in the agri-food system. It also assesses public policies at various levels and the effects of legal protection, financial support and public promotional initiatives on those involved, and consumers’ and citizens’ concerns and expectations.
Table of Contents1: Introduction Part I: Research on Geographical Indications in Europe Chapter 1: Geographical Origin: A Complex Feature of Agro-Food Products Chapter 2: Legal Debates Surrounding Geographical Indications Chapter 3: Current Situation and Potential Development of Geographical Indications if Europe Chapter 4: Geographical Indications: Collective Organisation and Management Chapter 5: Geographical Indications, Consumers and Citizens Chapter 6: Origin Products, Geographical Indications and Rural Development Part II: Global Perspectives on Geographical Indications Chapter 7: Public Policies and Geographical Indications Chapter 8: Globalisation and Geographical Indications Chapter 9: Geographical Indications in the USA Chapter 10: Geographical Indications in Developing Countries I: Epilogue Appendix 1: Case Studies in Europe II: Introduction System I: Cherry of Lari (Italy) System II: L'Étivaz Cheese (Switzerland) System III: Cariñena Wine (Spain) System IV: Roquefort Cheese (France) System V: Salami Tipici Piacentini (Italy) System VI: Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese (England) Appendix 2: PGI and PDO System Maps III: PGI Wine IV: PDO Wine V: PGI Foods VI: PDO Foods
