Four Spanish food products have been added to the EU’s register of geographical indications

The European Commission has reached a significant milestone in the protection of Europe’s food and drink heritage. With the addition of thirteen new products to the register, the EU now officially protects more than 3,700 geographical indications (GIs) and continues to lead the world in protecting tradition, promoting sustainability and recognising excellence. The new GIs include products from Finland, France, Italy, Romania, Spain and Sweden.

Specifically, in the case of Spain, the following have been added to the register: the Pera del Bierzo, the Patata de Valderredible, the Judión de La Granja and the Trufa negra de Teruel. 

GIs preserve Europe’s food and drink heritage and promote quality products throughout the EU and beyond. They protect the names of products deeply rooted in their regions, ensuring that consumers can trust their origin, quality and traditional production methods. They apply to a wide range of agricultural products, foodstuffs, wines and spirits produced in various regions.

EU geographical indications include protected designations of origin, protected geographical indications and geographical indications. Famous protected geographical indications include, for example, Bayerisches Bier, Champagne, Irish Whiskey, Kalamata olives, Parmigiano Reggiano, Polish Vodka, Manchego cheese and Roquefort. Today’s additions further strengthen a system that generates more than €75 billion in annual sales and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in rural communities. GIs account for around 15% of the EU’s agri-food exports.

The update to the EU Regulation on geographical indications, which came into force in May 2024, has streamlined and simplified the registration process, whilst strengthening protection against misuse. A new step-by-step guide to geographical indications now helps producers familiarise themselves with the application process.

For further information: European Commission