Category: protected designations of origin

Brexit indigestion: row brewing over call for UK laws to protect likes of cognac and feta – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2018 in food, news, protected designations of origin by sally

‘Feta cheese, Parma ham, French cognac and Belgium’s sour lambic beers are the latest cause of indigestion in Brexit talks, after the EU stepped up demands on the UK to legislate to preserve the status of European speciality produce.’

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The Guardian, 28th May 2018

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Stilton seeks right to use its own name for its cheese – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 19th, 2012 in food, news, protected designations of origin by tracey

“The village of Stilton is kicking up a stink for the right to use its own name for the cheese it produces.”

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DailyTelegraph, 18th April 2012

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Hands off our kilts: Scots bid to copyright their national dress – The Independent

Posted February 29th, 2008 in news, protected designations of origin, Scotland by sally

“To Scotland, it is as important as Parmesan is to Italy and champagne is to France. Now the national dress, the kilt, could soon get the same type of brand protection as its European counterparts.”

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The Independent, 29th February 2008

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