During my visit to Horeca Expo in Ghent, I stopped by the EuroFoodArt stand and I’m so happy I did. I got the chance to taste different European products carrying the PDO (AOP) and PGI (IGP) quality labels. These labels protect traditional products and guarantee their origin, taste and craftsmanship.

I tried several Belgian specialties, from creamy cheeses to charcuterie and local sparkling wines. What I loved most was learning how these labels help preserve local traditions and protect authentic products from imitation. Every product has its own story and strong link to its region.

If you’re not familiar with these labels:

• PDO/AOP means the product is fully made and prepared in a specific region.
• PGI/IGP means at least one step of the production happens in that region.

A super inspiring stop that reminded me how important origin, tradition and real flavour are in European gastronomy.

See you next year!

#Enjoyitsfromeurope, #EuroFoodArt, #AOP, and #IGP

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