Terroir

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Terroir

• Geographical characteristics that bestow
  individuality on a food product
• Protected Designation of Origin
• Protected Geographical Indications one stage of
  production in region

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Table 1 Distribution of PDOs and PGIs in the EU
(2003)
Member Number 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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• Budweiser
• Champagne
• Burgundy
• Scotch whiskey
• Tennessee Whiskey
• French Fries
• Canadian Bacon
• Lebanon Bologna