The EU says no to the PGI for basmati rice proposed by Pakistan

The risk of unfair competition against our Indica and Lungo B varieties has been avoided The European Commission has accepted the request for opposition formulated by Italy against the application presented by Pakistan to register Basmati rice in Europe as a Protected Geographical Indication. There was concern in the agricultural world because the recognition could have led to the exemption from duties of imported PGI Basmati processed rice, with consequent repercussions on the Italian market and serious consequences for the national rice supply chain. Furthermore, it could lead to a collapse in the valorization of European Indica rice and the abandonment of the cultivation of Lungo B, with an increase in the production of Japonica rice (Round, Medium and Long A) and consequent collapse in prices for this variety group as well. Lollobrigida: «Good news for our Nation» «Good news for our Nation and for our producers – commented the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and ...