Spain: The Cabrito de Extremadura achieves the distinction of Protected Geographical Indication from the European Commission

The European Commission has approved the registration of the Extremadura goat in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), the first Spanish goat meat to obtain this recognition that distinguishes the quality of agri-food products. The 'Kabrito de Extremadura' seal distinguishes meat from goats born, raised, fattened and slaughtered in the territory of this autonomous community from the Verata, Retinta, Florida, Malaga, Murcia-Granada, Andalusian White, Serrana, Payoya breeds or their crosses. The recognition covers the categories of Extremadura suckling goat and Extremadura goat, which are marketed in the form of carcass, half carcass, quarters, pieces and filleted cut. The suckling pigs are fed only on mother's milk, raised in extensive or semi-extensive conditions, and with a maximum carcass weight of 6 kilograms. The breeding, transformation, marketing and consumption of goats has been carried out since ancient times in Extremadura. Due to the breed, the ...