Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mariagiulia Mariani, Francois Casabianca, Claire Cerdan, Iuri Peri
Summary: This paper compares two types of Origin Food Schemes (OFS), Geographical Indications and Slow Food Presidia, to explore their commonalities and differences in relation to cultural biodiversity. Through ethnographic findings from case studies in France, Italy, and Morocco, it is found that OFS have the potential to defend cultural biodiversity and contribute to sustainable development by mobilizing collective and context-dependent knowledge and practices.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Emily Fanning, Graham Eyres, Russell Frew, Biniam Kebede
Summary: This paper reviews the methods to trace the geographical origin of cocoa beans and classify cocoa or chocolate based on specific quality attributes. The integration of instrumental and sensory attributes is important to establish robust geographical indications. There is a need for a more rapid and non-destructive analytical approach to modernize traditional traceability methods.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Sabine Duvaleix, Charlotte Emlinger, Carl Gaigne, Karine Latouche
Summary: The study demonstrates that Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) varieties are perceived as higher quality and command higher prices compared to non-PDO varieties. While firms producing PDO varieties do not export higher volumes, they benefit from better access to European markets and countries with similar geographical indication policies. Inclusion of certain GI varieties in trade agreements could offer PDO producers the opportunity to expand their market access.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jean-Sauveur Ay
Summary: Geographical indications convey information about the place of production as a proxy for the attributes of agricultural products. The informational content of wine-related GIs for the Cote d'Or region of Burgundy, France, has been estimated econometrically, showing high precision in signaling vineyard attributes but some bias from lobbying effects. Alternative classifications from history and simulations reveal a significant increase in the informational content of GIs over the last hundred years, providing guidelines for better designated GIs in the future.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Stefanella Stranieri, Luigi Orsi, Ivan De Noni, Alessandro Olper
Summary: This study fills the research gap on the relationship between the diffusion of geographical indications (GIs) and innovation in the agri-food sector. Using a Neo-Schumpeterian model, we find that the diffusion of GIs affects innovative activities, depending on the distance from the technological frontier.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Achirawit Ngamsomchat, Thida Kaewkod, Maytiya Konkit, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Sakunnee Bovonsombut, Thararat Chitov
Summary: This study isolated and characterized probiotic bacteria from dairy and fermented foods, and used a selected strain to produce probiotic chevre cheese. The selected strain showed high tolerance to acid and bile salt, antibacterial activities against foodborne pathogens, and a high adhesion rate. The probiotic chevre cheese had a shelf life of 8 days and a sufficient level of probiotics.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Eleanor Dunlop, Jette Jakobsen, Marie Bagge Jensen, Jayashree Arcot, Liang Qiao, Judy Cunningham, Lucinda J. Black
Summary: Vitamin K plays a vital role in blood coagulation, bone, neurological and vascular health. However, there is limited data on the vitamin K content of Australian foods, indicating a need for a representative food composition dataset.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marcia C. Coelho, Francisco Xavier Malcata, Celia C. G. Silva
Summary: This study characterized the bacterial diversity of Sao Jorge cheese using next-generation sequencing and identified the crucial role of Leuconostoc bacteria in PDO-certified cheeses. It was found that certified cheeses had higher levels of Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus, and Enterococcus, but lower levels of Streptococcus. Moreover, a negative correlation was found between contaminating bacteria and PDO-associated bacteria. This study provides important insights for maintaining the quality and identity of Sao Jorge PDO cheese.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Hongkai Qie, Yudie Chao, Hui Chen, Fan Zhang
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact and mechanism of agricultural intellectual property rights represented by geographical indications of agricultural products (AGIs) on regional economic development. The authors find that AGIs can significantly improve county-level economic development, especially in the Western regions. However, AGIs for aquatic products and animal products cannot influence or have a negative impact on county-level economic.
CHINA AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sidi Rana Menggala, Wouter Vanhove, Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Abdur Rahman, Stijn Speelman, Patrick Van Damme
Summary: This paper focuses on the impact of the geographical indications (GIs) of Koerintji cinnamon on its value chain, finding that the GIs improve efficiency and credibility for farmers and buyers, as well as leading to price improvement and added value.
Article
Geography
Cristina Garcia-Hernandez, Jesus Ruiz-Fernandez, Fermin Rodriguez-Gutierrez
Summary: This paper examines the impact of Geographical Indications in cheese mountain areas, with a focus on Cabrales, where field work and documental evidences were collected. The study reveals that the intensification of livestock management practices has become the main threat to landscape and environmental conservation.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Sofie Joosse, Pepijn Olders, Wiebren J. Boonstra
Summary: The EU aims to stimulate economies and help consumers recognize quality products with geographical indications, but the policy does not seem to benefit lagging rural regions. The uneven distribution of geographical indications is influenced by a complex set of causes, rather than a single explanation, with different effects at national and regional levels.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kentaro Tanaka, Liqiang Zhao, Hirofumi Tazoe, Tsuyoshi Iizuka, Naoko Murakami-Sugihara, Kotaro Toyama, Toshihiro Yamamoto, Takefumi Yorisue, Kotaro Shirai
Summary: Geographical traceability of marine bivalves is essential for ensuring quality and protecting the interests of consumers and producers. This study demonstrates the potential of using neodymium isotopic ratios as a tracer for the geographic origin of Ruditapes philippinarum shells. The Nd-143/Nd-144 ratios of clam shells from Japanese and Chinese coastal areas show a heterogeneous pattern, reflecting the geological age of the catchment area. The findings highlight the importance of using Nd-143/Nd-144 as a powerful tool in exposing fraud labeling and ensuring the authenticity of marine bivalves.
Article
Geography
Akunna Oledinma, Stephen Roper
Summary: The UK is the largest international market for cider, with around 11% of the market being accounted for by 'craft' or traditional ciders made by both small scale 'farm' and large-scale 'factory' producers. While both groups of producers share common views on weak enforcement and consumer understanding of geographical indications, they differ in their perspectives on the value of the GI in protecting traditional production values and artisanal producers. The tension between supporting artisanal production and protecting factory-based production of traditional products poses challenges for those developing GIs in the UK.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bor Krajnc, Luana Bontempo, Jose Luis Araus, Manuela Giovanetti, Carla Alegria, Marco Lauteri, Angela Augusti, Naziha Atti, Samir Smeti, Fouad Taous, Nour Eddine Amenzou, Maja Podgornik, Federica Camin, Pedro Reis, Cristina Maguas, Milena Bucar Miklavcic, Nives Ogrinc
Summary: The Mediterranean diet is closely linked to socioecological practices, knowledge and tradition, promoting sustainable food production. Consumer adherence to this dietary pattern increases consumption of authentic premium foods, but the high-value recognition of these products can lead to economically motivated product adulteration, highlighting the importance of protecting the high added value of these unique food products.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
