New geographical indication for vanilla from Reunion Island

The European Commission has approved the request for "Vanille de l'île de La Réunion" to be entered in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Vanilla from Reunion Island comes in whole, unprocessed pods, not emptied of seeds. It is a chocolate brown vanilla that is distinguished by its finesse and sweetness. Its quality is due to natural factors and the know-how of the producers. The island of Reunion is a source of know-how in the field of vanilla production. It was in Reunion that the pollination process was discovered and the processing of vanilla was perfected through dressing and steaming. Today, despite the fact that these processes are widely used, the know-how developed by the producers from Reunion is still a guarantee of the high quality of the product. The climate of Reunion Island is characterized by both mild and humid conditions, which are particularly favorable for the emergence and development of the vanilla plant. The quality of "Vanille de ...