Switzerland must defend Gruyère in agreements

Switzerland must better defend its AOP or PGI products. The National supported a UDC motion by 115 votes to 58 which takes offense at an American judicial decision on Gruyère (photo Agri). The recent decision of the American courts allowing the continued production and marketing of Gruyère in the United States is a real slap in the face to all players in the Gruyère AOP (protected designation of origin) sector. , launched Jacques Nicolet (UDC/VD). This decision follows a legal battle that has lasted for several years between the Interprofession du Gruyère AOP and an American organization active in the field of production and marketing of dairy products. According to the motion, the Federal Council should therefore demand the application as well as respect for the recognition of Swiss AOPs and PGIs in all commercial agreements that it will be called upon to process or modify in the future. Nothing to do The Federal Council is understanding on the issue of Gruyère. But Switzerland ...