Hungary: Nagykun rice was protected in the EU

Published 2021년 5월 20일

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The European Commission has recently granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to the Hungarian rice variety, Nagykun. This designation aims to protect the name and the quality of the rice, which is grown under specific Hungarian soil conditions and cultivation techniques near Kisújszállás. The PGI status signifies that Nagykun rice meets strict quality standards and has low heavy metal contents, making it suitable for infant and young children's food. Geographical indications like Nagykun rice can contribute significantly to the economy, with over 15% of the EU's food and drink exports being GI products, which are typically twice the price of non-GI products.

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The name Nagykun rice was granted EU protection by a decision of the European Commission on 18 May, thus becoming protected in the European Union. The Protected Geographical Indication for Nagykun rice refers to the white or paddy (brown) grain yield of certain rice varieties bred in Hungary. Nagykun rice meets much stricter quality requirements than rice grown in other geographical locations. Its production area is Kisújszállás, where the soil conditions and the cultivation technology used there ensure that Nagykun rice has uniquely low limits for heavy metals in Europe. This advantageous property is favorable for preparing food for infants and young children. The use of geographical indications is a tool in the hands of producers that can bring significant economic benefits. According to EU statistics published in January 2020, more than 15% of total EU food and drink exports are accounted for by GI products, which are on average twice as expensive ...

Source: AgroForum