Certain products have been produced in the same way, traditionally, for many years, often the name of the place of origin being synonymous with the product. On occasions, seeking to cash in on the popularity, companies from totally different places, make a somewhat similar product & call it by the same name, but is not the same product made in the traditional manner. Probably the commercially produced, less good product is also cheaper. It would not be the real thing but would most buyers realise this? This could then put the small traditional family producers out of business thus making the real & original product just about obsolete? For this reason many traditionally produced items have been given Appellation d'origine contrôlée or various other types of protected geographical status.
Like Champagne is to be produced in the Champagne region, Melton Mowbray Pork Pies have to be made in the Melton Mowbray area, Gorgonzola has to be made in a certain region of Italy & so on.
When big business could ruin a local traditional food industry it seems fair enough to protect the tradition.
Like Champagne is to be produced in the Champagne region, Melton Mowbray Pork Pies have to be made in the Melton Mowbray area, Gorgonzola has to be made in a certain region of Italy & so on.
When big business could ruin a local traditional food industry it seems fair enough to protect the tradition.