Brussels registers the PGI honey from Ibiza and green asparagus from Guadalajara, Spain

Published Jul 5, 2024

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The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) has approved the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for Ibiza honey/mel d'Eivissa and green asparagus from Guadalajara, granting them intellectual property rights. The process for Ibiza honey began on May 18, 2022, and for green asparagus on February 14, 2023. Ibiza honey is known for its unique floral aroma and sweet flavor, while Guadalajara green asparagus is noted for its tender texture and balanced sweet and bitter notes. These designations are part of Spain's broader strategy to differentiate and sustainably develop high-quality agricultural products, with over 330,000 farmers and ranchers producing products with quality seals and contributing an estimated value of over 7,000 million euros.

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The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) published this Friday the regulation approving protection for the name Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) of Ibiza honey/mel d'Eivissa and green asparagus from Guadalajara; and their registrations in the register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications, with which these brands are protected by intellectual property rights. The process of obtaining the PGI Miel de Ibiza/Mel d' Evissa began on May 18, 2022, with the publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the Resolution of May 12 of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Balearic Islands, in which this recognition was requested. Ibiza honey/mel d'Eivissa is produced by bees from the nectar of specific Eivissa flowers, which they transform and store in honeycombs. It is amber in color, clean in appearance and without impurities. The aroma is floral, fresh, with camphorous notes and medium to high viscosity. The flavor is sweet, with ...

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