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Beyond the Label: How Italy's DOP, IGP, and STG Designations Protect Quality
May 14, 2024
Italy wears the crown when it comes to the number of agri-food products boasting designations of origin and geographical indications recognized by the European Union. With a staggering 838 products, Italy stands out as a paradise for discerning gourmands.
IGP, DOP, STG Explained: A Guide to the Italian Specialties
Sep 04, 2020
If you are an enthusiast of Italian foods, specialties and products these acronyms are enormously important. The DOP, IGP and STG labels are guaranteed by the European Union regulations, that the products are "authentic" and that they represent the excellence of Italian agri-food production.