The EU registers the PGIs honey from Ibiza and green asparagus from Guadalajara, Spain

Published Jul 8, 2024

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The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) has approved the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for honey from Ibiza and green asparagus from Guadalajara, Spain. The status aims to protect the intellectual property rights of these products, ensuring their quality and authenticity. The process for Ibiza honey started in May 2022, and for Guadalajara green asparagus in February 2023. These products are renowned for their unique qualities and contribute significantly to Spain's agricultural sector, with over 330,000 farmers and ranchers producing products with geographical indication quality seals. These products are subject to a rigorous control program, adding to the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of rural areas.

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The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) has published this Friday the regulation approving protection for the name Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) of honey from Ibiza 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. Ibiza honey The process of obtaining the PGI Miel de Ibiza 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 the that this recognition was requested. Ibiza honey is produced by bees from the nectar of specific Ibiza 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 possible acid notes and a ...

Source: InfoAgro