More obstacles for new PDOs and PGIs in Italy

The arrival of this season’s freshly pressed extra virgin olive oils and the latest scandals are food for thought on the newest PDOs (Protected Designations of Origin) and PGIs (Protected Geographical Indications) in Italy. In Basilicata, producers gathered to sell their PDO oil with a common label while Sicily struggles to get its regional PGI recognized by the EU. Despite the difficulties and the less-than-satisfying results of protected certifications thus far, Italian growers and producers still consider them a good way to protect and safeguard their products.