It also aims to increase consumers’ awareness of the relationships between FQS, public goods and sustainability.
Prof. Matthew Gorton, Strength2Food project coordinator, said: “On World Intellectual Property Day, it is wonderful to demonstrate Strength2Food research relating to geographical indications – a form of intellectual property protection - that can benefit not just farmers but also local communities, consumers, and the environment.
“Through collaboration between researchers and food producers in Europe and Asia, we draw together examples of the economic, social and environmental benefits of geographical indications, to inspire others as to what might be possible.”
The research identified three main dimensions of public goods linked to FQS production including cultural & heritage preservation, socio-economic and natural resources.
The Strength2Food project aims to improve the effectiveness of EU food quality schemes (FQS), public sector food procurement (PSFP) and to stimulate Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) through research, innovation and demonstration activities. The Stregth2Food Final Conference will be held on 20 May 2021, from 8:00-11:30am.