We rely on labels to gather information and make informed decisions while shopping. But labels can be as confusing as they are helpful; many are as full of half-truths and clever cover-ups as they are ...

From Bandel cheese to Benarasi saris, experts explain how GI tags safeguard tradition, ensure quality and support local ...

Geographical Indications (GIs) serve as a pivotal mechanism in both safeguarding the heritage of local products and promoting rural development. By linking products to their specific place of origin, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. A vast number of consumers worldwide prioritize authenticity and product quality above all ...

With the U.S. Trade Representative preparing to publish the Special 301 Report on intellectual property issues, the European Union’s continued utilization of geographical indications, or GIs, as ...

Ministers have adopted a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament ('general approach') on the proposed regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial ...

“The current case highlights the importance of protecting geographical indications. The law ensures that when consumers buy a product carrying a GI, it genuinely comes from the place claimed. “This ...

Food producers can define collective quality standards and legally protect the origin, characteristics, traditions and the reputation of a place-based product through geographical indications (GIs).

International Journal of the Commons, Vol. 14, No. 1 (2020), pp. 329-343 (15 pages) In an attempt to capture a greater share of the symbolic value of coffee in the market, some producers have started ...