Exploring geographical indication in coffee
Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a geographical indication (GI). This means that they are defined by...
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Exploring geographical indication in coffee
Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a geographical indication (GI). This means that they are defined by the region they are produced in, and cannot truly be replicated anywhere in the world. Examples include Sorrento lemons (Italy), Kalamata olives (Greece), and Champagne (France). There are also coffees protected by geographical indication. Two of the most well-known examples are the “Café de Colombia”… read more
Around the world, there are certain food and beverage products that are protected by a geographical indication (GI). This means that they are defined by the region they are produced in, and cannot truly be replicated anywhere in the world. … read more
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