This is perhaps the best definition of what a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) represents: a product with strong ties to the territory. When we talk about a product covered by an outstanding quality label such as PDO, we are not just talking about an item with acknowledged and recognisable quality; it is so much […]
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Differences between DOP, IGP and ETG
We are increasingly likely to come across products in shops labelled with different classifications, denominations or certifications. When a product becomes quite well-known for its quality, imitations usually appear on the market in an attempt to cash in on the name. Not only do these products deceive consumers, but they can also damage the reputation […]
HAM FROM A SOW A SIMPLE MARKETING STRATEGY
One of the widest-spread fallacies in the world of ham is that ham from sows is better quality that ham from boars. This legend probably springs from confusing the terms jamón de hembra with jamón de cerda as they both imply ham made from a female pig.