Welsh Government Supports Food and Drink Producers in Gaining Coveted Geographical Indicators

Investment ⁤in Welsh ‍food and drink is crucial, and the Welsh government is playing a ⁤key ⁣role in supporting and protecting​ the industry. The government ‌provides substantial assistance to companies within the sector and aids ‌them⁣ in gaining geographical ‌indicators for important Welsh products.

Geographical ⁣indicators are vital in⁣ preserving the ‌link ⁤between food and drink products and their geographic origins.​ For instance, Scotch whisky and ⁢champagne are both tied to specific regions and cannot‍ be labeled⁣ as ⁤such if not produced in those areas.

Over the past two decades, ​Wales‍ has‍ seen a significant ​increase in geographical indicators for ⁢its food and drink products, including the recent protection of‌ single malt Welsh whiskey under a UK Geographical Indication (UKGI). The Welsh government‌ has been ​instrumental in supporting this achievement.

Ellen Wakelam, Director at In the Welsh ​Wind distillery, praised the Welsh government’s role in this process, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and support from the government for the ​producers of Welsh whisky.

It’s a complex process for producers to obtain a ​geographical indication, but with ​the ⁢assistance of the Welsh government, they are guided through the​ application process to ​ensure they meet ​the necessary requirements.

Wakelam also expressed the potential for​ Welsh whisky to aim for a​ Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the EU, as​ they explore the possibility of expanding their products ‌globally while maintaining authenticity.

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