GMOs can be a massive economic risk for the reputation and image of a region at its products.High quality and origin labelled products are among the most promising marketing strategies for regional farmers and food producers. Establishing to guarantee that such products are non-GMO can be an important factor to a regions general approach to GMOs. Examples will be presented and discussed.
Speakers
- Luca Colombo, Genetic Rights Council– Italy
Presentations
- Luca Colombo: Regional and local marketing of non-GMO quality products Workshop
Background Papers
EU regulation 1992/2081 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs
Read also the two position papers fromCoop Italy displayed at Workshop C3
Study: “The specialized trade for organic products in Europe”
Synergie – Consulants for the Organic Market, February 02