In our study, we tried to collect empirical studies focusing on the economic impact of
Geographical Indications (GIs). Using a systematic literature review approach, we …

The introduction of geographical indications (GIs) into the WTO TRIPS agreement has
resulted in unprecedented recognition of the intellectual property (IP) right internationally. Its …

The countryside hosts an increasing number of alternative food networks: rural tourists can
play an important role in acting as both consumer and “cultural broker” between these …

Purpose–This paper's objective is to investigate consumers' and producers' expectations
towards geographical indications (GIs) in a German context, where this certification scheme …

Adopting a gravity framework and using data from 1995 to 2009 for France, Italy and Spain,
we investigate whether the designation of the production area has a positive pay-off in terms …

Abstract The European Geographical Indication quality scheme (GI) is supposed to enhance
local expertise and support spatially-embedded products worldwide. Currently, the effect of …

This study analyses the economic effects of the EU policy on the protection of origin. The
focus is on three types of food products with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), whose …

Abstract Registered Geographical Indications (GIs) communicate to consumers the
reputation and quality characteristics of food products linked to the geographical origin …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to develop an authenticity model for food specialties
considering both the subjective and the object-based dimensions of authenticity. Moreover …

There is increasing emphasis on innovation as a driver of continued prosperity in the rural
economy. Globalisation poses challenges to rural areas given technological advances and …