The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin.
From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications.
‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia, consisting of a hind-leg ham from a ‘white’ (non-Iberian) breed of pig.
It is trimmed into a rounded shape and then cured for at least seven months in case of a boneless ham, or nine months in case of a bone-in ham.
The hams are never smoked and are characterised by the use of pepper and a high-temperature dry-curing and maturing process.
The recipe is passed down from generation to generation, and its origin can be traced back to antiquity.
During the 20th century, the traditional know-how, developed by small local producers, was transferred to the local meat processing industry, where technological and scientific progress was also incorporated into production but without abandoning the basic traditions.
‘Aceite de las Sierras Espadán y Calderona’, is an extra virgin and virgin olive oil produced in the mountainous area in the northern part of the Valencian region, between the provinces of Valencia and Castellón.
It is obtained from olives of local varieties, in particular the Serrana de Espadán variety.
The olive oil is sweet, smooth, fruity and a combination of bitterness and pungency of medium intensity with colour shading between green and yellow.
The product’s specific qualities are linked to the mountainous terrain, the sea breeze and night-time dew.
Thanks to the local know-how and traditional olive-growing practices developed over generations, producers use very few plant protection treatments as the Serrana variety is highly resistant to the usual pests that attack olive trees.
The Commission, meanwhile, has also registered a new geographical indication from Poland:
Looks like the EU has finally found a way to protect ham and olive oil, because we all know how dangerous those rogue hams can be! 😏🍖 Just what we needed, more labels on food to tell us what to eat—because I was really struggling to know if that ham was from Spain or just a clever ruse. 🍖🇪🇸 The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin. Cernavodă Unit 2 Might Shut Down Thursday as Danube’s Drop Affects Power Supply Romania’s sole active nuclear reactor may halt operations on Thursday morning due to a severe hydrological drought lowering the Danube below necessary levels for consistent cooling-water supply. This situation adds pressure to Romania’s power system after the other reactor was shut down in July. Rumors of a 140-person eclipse group draw interest as Burgos accommodation fills up, though crucial details are not yet verified MEPs have welcomed moves to fill a “vacuum” that they say left children “unprotected.”
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EU Unveils New Geographical Indications
From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications.
‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia, consisting of a hind-leg ham from a ‘white’ (non-Iberian) breed of pig.
It is trimmed into a rounded shape and then cured for at least seven months in case of a boneless h
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