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2. Geographical Indications and Sustainable Development: An Assessment of Four Categories of Products from the Fruit and Vegetable Sector of the Eu.

Author

Vakoufaris, Hristos and Gocci, Alessandro

Subjects
*SUSTAINABLE development, *GEOGRAPHIC information systems, *FRUIT, *BIBLIOGRAPHY, *SUSTAINABILITY
Abstract

Although the bibliography on GIs keeps increasing, there is skepticism regarding the impact and effectiveness of GI policy. This paper deals with four categories of products in the fruit and vegetable sector of the PDOs and PGIs of the EU. It examines their relationship with tradition and innovation and assesses their economic, social, and environmental impact using a mixed quantitative and qualitative method. The findings of this study suggest that PDOs/PGIs are anchored to the notion of tradition and exhibit an innovative character. Regarding sustainability, a spectrum of successful/moderately successful/'failed' products exist for each sustainability dimension [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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9. Linking protection of geographical indications to the environment: Evidence from the European Union olive-oil sector

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Sanz Cañada, Javier [0000-0002-2404-9488], Belletti, Giovanni [0000-0002-0347-4274], Belletti, Giovanni, Marescotti, Andrea, Sanz Cañada, Javier, Vakoufaris, Hristos, Sanz Cañada, Javier [0000-0002-2404-9488], Belletti, Giovanni [0000-0002-0347-4274], Belletti, Giovanni, Marescotti, Andrea, Sanz Cañada, Javier, and Vakoufaris, Hristos

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The link between food and the environment constitutes a core issue from the consumer's point of view and in the political debate. Geographical indication products, due to their association with specific territories and links to specific local resources, can improve economic, social and environmental sustainability. The present paper investigates the relationship between the legal protection of geographical indications and the environment, analyzing the Product Specifications of the 107 olive-oil geographical indications registered in the European Union. We performed the analysis using a set of indicators related to six thematic areas of potential environmental impact, including tree varieties, intensity of production, phytosanitary and fertilization methods, soil and water management, harvesting and post-harvesting techniques, and environmental awareness.Results indicate that environmental concerns are not considered to a great extent in the Product Specifications; indeed, they result more from the need to attain specific product qualities than from any direct interest in the environment. In any case, some relevant differences do exist between all six thematic areas (rules on the use of specific rare varieties and on maximum production limits are the most widespread ones in this sense) and between European Union countries (France and Italy are characterized by the highest levels of environmental care).We identified some cases in which producers recognize that territorial specificities are highly important in shaping the quality of the product, and they consequently pay specific attention to positive environmental effects. Moreover, the data analysis shows a 'greening' of Product Specifications over time, which evidences a trend towards a more comprehensive conception of typical products and GIs, related not only to organoleptic and hedonistic characteristics, but also to environmental and social ones.In conclusion, although protection of geographical indications can

Published
2015

11. Women's Cooperatives and their Contribution to the Local Development of the North Aegean Region, Greece

Author

Vakoufaris, Hristos, Kizos, Thanasis, Spilanis, Ioannis, Koulouri, Maria, and Zacharaki, Anna

Subjects
genetic structures, women’s cooperatives, Community/Rural/Urban Development, North Aegean, local development
Abstract

In the last twenty years Greece has witnessed the emergence and establishment of women’s cooperatives, a form of productive agricultural cooperatives. This paper explores their importance and their contribution to local development. Evidence is presented for an island region, the North Aegean. Personal interviews, using structured questionnaires, were conducted with the chairwomen of all the region’s cooperatives in order to obtain an insight into their structure and dynamics. According to the findings of this study, women’s cooperatives are characterized by substantial potential on the one hand and by serious drawbacks on the other. The economic performance of the cooperatives is satisfactory, while the use of local resources and ‘know how’ contribute to the development of the region. Interpersonal problems, the inability of the cooperatives’ members to fully understand their new role as businesswomen and the small participation of rural women are the cooperatives’ major problems. The future of the women’s cooperatives is still unclear despite their 20 years of existence.

Published
2007
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17. ALTERNATIVE AGRI-FOOD GEOGRAPHIES? GEOGRAPHIC INDICATIONS IN GREECE.

Author

KIZOS, THANASIS and VAKOUFARIS, HRISTOS

Subjects
*FARM produce, *PRODUCE trade, *PROTECTED areas, *FOOD supply, *WINES
Abstract

The discussion about alternative agri-food products has led some researchers to proclaim the emergence of alternative agri-food geographies. This paper focuses on the geography of certified geographical indications in Greece. We focus on a number of key characteristics of the products (e.g. area of production, production in less favoured areas) and analyse specific case studies of products, in order to understand their importance and impact (e.g. volume of production, number of businesses that produce them) and investigate the choices of this geography. Evidence suggests that some Greek geographical indications (GIs) exist only 'on paper' and therefore have zero impact on their delimited areas. Furthermore, the impact of GIs depends not only on the characteristics of the product but on the characteristics of the enterprises that produce them as well. A new, although not alternative, agri-food geography is emerging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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